Living in Williamsport, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamsport · Census data 2020–2024
Williamsport has 1,949 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $61,607 (41% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $227,900, the median rent is $1,262/month.
Williamsport at a glance
- Population
- 1,949
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $61,607State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $227,900State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,262/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 36.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Williamsport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 11.9%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Williamsport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamsport the median home value is $227,900, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,262 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,175 a month in housing costs.
Williamsport median household income
The median household income in Williamsport is $61,607 and the income per person is $37,062. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Williamsport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,087
- Owner-occupied
- 36.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.2%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.87
Williamsport demographics
- Population
- 1,949
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 973
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamsport ›
Education in Williamsport
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Williamsport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamsport
- Unemployment rate
- 11.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Williamsport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport | 1,949 | $61,607 | $227,900 | $1,262 |
| Halfway | 10,849 | $71,036 | $253,300 | $1,269 |
| Downsville | 958 | $220,063 | $342,700 | — |
| Wilson-Conococheague | 1,663 | $64,296 | $224,600 | $1,169 |
| St. James | 4,824 | $97,361 | $409,000 | $1,289 |
| Falling Waters | 2,183 | $88,466 | $212,900 | $1,320 |
| Fairplay | 511 | $120,652 | $296,800 | — |
| Hagerstown | 43,665 | $52,221 | $224,500 | $1,114 |
| Funkstown | 1,076 | $61,392 | $277,800 | $808 |
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What is the median household income in Williamsport, MD?
The median household income in Williamsport is $61,607, 41% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Williamsport?
The median home value in Williamsport is $227,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Williamsport?
The median gross rent in Williamsport is $1,262 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Williamsport, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 11.9%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
What is the median age in Williamsport?
The median age in Williamsport is 41.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Williamsport?
The average commute to work in Williamsport is 22 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamsport?
The unemployment rate in Williamsport is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamsport?
21.4% of adults in Williamsport 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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