Living in Williamson, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamson · Census data 2020–2024
Williamson has 681 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $125,556 (62% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $418,500, the median rent is $1,021/month.
Williamson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Williamson at a glance
- Population
- 681
- Median age
- 40.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $125,556State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $418,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,021/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.8%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Williamson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Williamson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamson the median home value is $418,500, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,417 a month in housing costs.
Williamson median household income
The median household income in Williamson is $125,556 and the income per person is $45,285. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Williamson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 311
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 20.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.77
Williamson demographics
- Population
- 681
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 246
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamson ›
Education in Williamson
38.8% of adults 25 and older in Williamson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Williamson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson | 681 | $125,556 | $418,500 | $1,021 |
| Zebulon | 1,698 | $49,706 | $213,400 | $937 |
| Hilltop | 222 | $23,625 | $182,100 | — |
| Griffin | 23,761 | $43,632 | $220,900 | $1,110 |
| Concord | 438 | $77,679 | $202,600 | $1,425 |
| Orchard Hill | 152 | $33,333 | $72,900 | $1,044 |
| East Griffin | 1,174 | $45,938 | $65,300 | $1,166 |
| Meansville | 323 | $50,341 | $281,300 | $1,442 |
| Experiment | 3,387 | $33,333 | $137,500 | $935 |
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What is the median household income in Williamson, GA?
The median household income in Williamson is $125,556, 62% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Williamson?
The median home value in Williamson is $418,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Williamson?
The median gross rent in Williamson is $1,021 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Williamson, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Williamson?
The median age in Williamson is 40.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Williamson?
The average commute to work in Williamson is 38 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamson?
The unemployment rate in Williamson is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamson?
38.8% of adults in Williamson 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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