Living in Williams, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williams · Census data 2020–2024
Williams has 3,369 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $76,136 (5% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $477,200, the median rent is $1,174/month.
Williams at a glance
- Population
- 3,369
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $76,136State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $477,200State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,174/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Williams a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Arizona median; home values 21% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Williams
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williams the median home value is $477,200, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,187 a month in housing costs.
Williams median household income
The median household income in Williams is $76,136 and the income per person is $32,217. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Williams: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,756
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 21.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.45
Williams demographics
- Population
- 3,369
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 1,374
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williams ›
Education in Williams
24.8% of adults 25 and older in Williams have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williams
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Williams vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams | 3,369 | $76,136 | $477,200 | $1,174 |
| Red Lake | 1,676 | $100,988 | $323,400 | — |
| Parks | 1,706 | $78,333 | $622,300 | — |
| Ash Fork | 458 | $48,563 | $183,000 | $1,000 |
| Kaibab Estates West | 1,403 | $38,512 | $165,100 | — |
| Bellemont | 1,701 | $119,722 | $533,800 | — |
| Fort Valley | 1,761 | $125,625 | $904,900 | — |
| Kachina Village | 3,212 | $90,375 | $413,500 | $1,232 |
| Paulden | 4,795 | $91,741 | $353,700 | $1,098 |
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What is the median household income in Williams, AZ?
The median household income in Williams is $76,136, 5% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Williams?
The median home value in Williams is $477,200, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Williams?
The median gross rent in Williams is $1,174 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Williams, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Arizona median; home values 21% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Williams?
The median age in Williams is 41.5 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Williams?
The average commute to work in Williams is 20 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williams?
The unemployment rate in Williams is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williams?
24.8% of adults in Williams have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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