Living in Williamsville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamsville · Census data 2020–2024
Williamsville has 1,314 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $106,731 (28% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $199,300, the median rent is $943/month.
Williamsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Williamsville at a glance
- Population
- 1,314
- Median age
- 43.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $106,731State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $199,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $943/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Williamsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Illinois median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Williamsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamsville the median home value is $199,300, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $943 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,782 a month in housing costs.
Williamsville median household income
The median household income in Williamsville is $106,731 and the income per person is $49,846. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Williamsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 542
- Owner-occupied
- 88.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.9%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.48
Williamsville demographics
- Population
- 1,314
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 530
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamsville ›
Education in Williamsville
45.2% of adults 25 and older in Williamsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamsville
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Williamsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville | 1,314 | $106,731 | $199,300 | $943 |
| Elkhart | 533 | $108,594 | $121,600 | $839 |
| Sherman | 4,386 | $148,906 | $297,800 | $2,041 |
| Spaulding | 879 | $105,114 | $220,500 | $698 |
| Cantrall | 142 | $87,500 | $145,800 | $850 |
| Riverton | 3,513 | $80,920 | $152,200 | $981 |
| Dawson | 536 | $76,339 | $91,000 | $850 |
| Broadwell | 248 | $61,250 | $107,300 | $725 |
| Athens | 2,102 | $81,192 | $164,000 | $855 |
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What is the median household income in Williamsville, IL?
The median household income in Williamsville is $106,731, 28% higher 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 Williamsville?
The median home value in Williamsville is $199,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Williamsville?
The median gross rent in Williamsville is $943 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Williamsville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Illinois median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Williamsville?
The median age in Williamsville is 43.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Williamsville?
The average commute to work in Williamsville is 25 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamsville?
The unemployment rate in Williamsville is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamsville?
45.2% of adults in Williamsville 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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