Living in Williamson, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamson · Census data 2020–2024
Williamson has 190 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $45,000 (40% lower than the Iowa median), the median rent is $631/month.
Williamson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Williamson at a glance
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 43.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $45,000State: $75,059
- Median rent
- $631/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Williamson a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 35.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Williamson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamson the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $631 per month, which is 13.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Williamson median household income
The median household income in Williamson is $45,000 and the income per person is $19,412. 35.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Williamson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 103
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 24.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.44
Williamson demographics
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 78
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamson ›
Education in Williamson
0% of adults 25 and older in Williamson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamson
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Williamson vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Williamson, IA?
The median household income in Williamson is $45,000, 40% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Williamson?
The median gross rent in Williamson is $631 per month, about 13.6% of household income.
Is Williamson, IA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 35.8%.
What is the median age in Williamson?
The median age in Williamson is 43.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Williamson?
The average commute to work in Williamson is 35 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamson?
The unemployment rate in Williamson is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamson?
0% 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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