Living in Williamson, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamson · Census data 2020–2024
Williamson has 160 residents with a median age of 51. The median household income is $57,841 (31% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $75,800, the median rent is $863/month.
Williamson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Williamson at a glance
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 51State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,841State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $75,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $863/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Williamson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Williamson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamson the median home value is $75,800, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, which is 13.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,141 a month in housing costs.
Williamson median household income
The median household income in Williamson is $57,841 and the income per person is $32,692. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Williamson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 98
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 17.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 1.98
Williamson demographics
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 51
- Under 18
- 13.8%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamson ›
Education in Williamson
5.6% of adults 25 and older in Williamson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 86.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
Williamson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson | 160 | $57,841 | $75,800 | $863 |
| Livingston | 884 | $62,240 | $110,300 | $720 |
| Staunton | 4,298 | $57,904 | $143,500 | $630 |
| New Douglas | 346 | $50,000 | $77,500 | $744 |
| Worden | 1,094 | $89,000 | $146,600 | $839 |
| White City | 244 | $79,583 | $116,300 | — |
| Mount Olive | 1,872 | $55,625 | $94,100 | $734 |
| Alhambra | 658 | $73,750 | $154,300 | $734 |
| Sawyerville | 200 | $61,250 | $100,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Williamson, IL?
The median household income in Williamson is $57,841, 31% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $75,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Williamson?
The median gross rent in Williamson is $863 per month, about 13.9% of household income.
Is Williamson, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Williamson?
The median age in Williamson is 51 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Williamson?
The average commute to work in Williamson is 31 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamson?
The unemployment rate in Williamson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamson?
5.6% 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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