Living in Williamstown, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamstown · Census data 2020–2024
Williamstown has 9,150 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $106,650 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $437,100, the median rent is $1,584/month.
Williamstown at a glance
- Population
- 9,150
- Median age
- 37.5State: 40
- Median household income
- $106,650State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $437,100State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,584/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Williamstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 11.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Williamstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamstown the median home value is $437,100, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,584 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,406 a month in housing costs.
Williamstown median household income
The median household income in Williamstown is $106,650 and the income per person is $53,332. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Williamstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,739
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.11
Williamstown demographics
- Population
- 9,150
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 3,229
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamstown ›
Education in Williamstown
70.9% of adults 25 and older in Williamstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 47.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamstown
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.3%
- Drive alone
- 40.4%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 24.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Williamstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | 9,150 | $106,650 | $437,100 | $1,584 |
| North Adams | 12,606 | $47,500 | $195,900 | $793 |
| New Ashford | 257 | $102,188 | $390,700 | $960 |
| Clarksburg | 1,667 | $77,143 | $239,900 | $1,125 |
| Pownal | 3,265 | $64,163 | $256,600 | $944 |
| Pownal Center | 456 | $62,985 | $375,800 | — |
| Adams | 8,074 | $58,929 | $209,900 | $963 |
| North Pownal | 308 | $83,917 | $205,000 | — |
| Cheshire | 3,216 | $69,803 | $268,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Williamstown, MA?
The median household income in Williamstown is $106,650, 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 Williamstown?
The median home value in Williamstown is $437,100, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Williamstown?
The median gross rent in Williamstown is $1,584 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Williamstown, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Williamstown?
The median age in Williamstown is 37.5 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Williamstown?
The average commute to work in Williamstown is 16 minutes; 27.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamstown?
The unemployment rate in Williamstown is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamstown?
70.9% of adults in Williamstown 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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