Living in Williamston, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamston · Census data 2020–2024
Williamston has 3,807 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $71,379 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $226,800, the median rent is $900/month.
Williamston at a glance
- Population
- 3,807
- Median age
- 40.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $71,379State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $226,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Williamston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Williamston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamston the median home value is $226,800, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,703 a month in housing costs.
Williamston median household income
The median household income in Williamston is $71,379 and the income per person is $47,131. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Williamston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,903
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.12
Williamston demographics
- Population
- 3,807
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 1,794
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamston ›
Education in Williamston
40.9% of adults 25 and older in Williamston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamston
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Williamston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston | 3,807 | $71,379 | $226,800 | $900 |
| Webberville | 1,375 | $57,679 | $162,100 | $799 |
| Okemos | 26,396 | $102,612 | $359,200 | $1,298 |
| Haslett | 18,559 | $74,031 | $286,100 | $1,125 |
| Shaftsburg | 441 | $94,100 | $233,400 | — |
| Dansville | 599 | $119,107 | $206,000 | $1,042 |
| Mason | 8,249 | $79,117 | $198,000 | $1,164 |
| Perry | 2,073 | $75,321 | $164,000 | $1,091 |
| Fowlerville | 2,918 | $45,773 | $192,000 | $1,043 |
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What is the median household income in Williamston, MI?
The median household income in Williamston is $71,379, about the same as the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Williamston?
The median home value in Williamston is $226,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Williamston?
The median gross rent in Williamston is $900 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Williamston, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Williamston?
The median age in Williamston is 40.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Williamston?
The average commute to work in Williamston is 26 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamston?
The unemployment rate in Williamston is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamston?
40.9% of adults in Williamston 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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