Living in Williamsburg, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Williamsburg has 2,694 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $104,792 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $403,100, the median rent is $1,420/month.
Williamsburg at a glance
- Population
- 2,694
- Median age
- 50State: 40
- Median household income
- $104,792State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $403,100State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,420/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Williamsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Williamsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamsburg the median home value is $403,100, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,420 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,290 a month in housing costs.
Williamsburg median household income
The median household income in Williamsburg is $104,792 and the income per person is $55,391. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Williamsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,130
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.43
Williamsburg demographics
- Population
- 2,694
- Median age
- 50
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 1,104
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamsburg ›
Education in Williamsburg
60.6% of adults 25 and older in Williamsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 34.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Williamsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 2,694 | $104,792 | $403,100 | $1,420 |
| Whately | 1,499 | $116,563 | $431,500 | $977 |
| Goshen | 915 | $98,906 | $351,900 | $869 |
| Conway | 1,755 | $97,250 | $395,900 | $1,800 |
| Hatfield | 3,325 | $89,005 | $440,800 | $1,267 |
| Chesterfield | 1,055 | $103,967 | $390,800 | $1,078 |
| Northampton | 30,962 | $80,288 | $429,700 | $1,439 |
| Ashfield | 1,893 | $80,833 | $400,600 | $1,100 |
| South Deerfield | 1,882 | $103,056 | $452,900 | $1,207 |
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What is the median household income in Williamsburg, MA?
The median household income in Williamsburg is $104,792, about the same as the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Williamsburg?
The median home value in Williamsburg is $403,100, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Williamsburg?
The median gross rent in Williamsburg is $1,420 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Williamsburg, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
What is the median age in Williamsburg?
The median age in Williamsburg is 50 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Williamsburg?
The average commute to work in Williamsburg is 25 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamsburg?
The unemployment rate in Williamsburg is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamsburg?
60.6% of adults in Williamsburg 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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