Living in Williamsburg, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Williamsburg has 466 residents with a median age of 54.9. The median household income is $29,250 (54% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $43,600, the median rent is $424/month.
Williamsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Williamsburg at a glance
- Population
- 466
- Median age
- 54.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $29,250State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $43,600State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $424/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Williamsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 12.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Williamsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamsburg the median home value is $43,600, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $424 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $846 a month in housing costs.
Williamsburg median household income
The median household income in Williamsburg is $29,250 and the income per person is $22,825. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Williamsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 339
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 27.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.89
Williamsburg demographics
- Population
- 466
- Median age
- 54.9
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 41.8%
- Households
- 246
- Foreign-born
- 24.9%
- Veterans
- 17.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamsburg ›
Education in Williamsburg
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Williamsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 12.2%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 55.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Williamsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 466 | $29,250 | $43,600 | $424 |
| Las Palomas | 304 | $73,864 | $137,500 | — |
| Elephant Butte | 1,790 | $53,482 | $176,800 | $1,089 |
| Truth or Consequences | 6,019 | $33,788 | $124,600 | $714 |
| Salem | 916 | $31,386 | $61,500 | — |
| Hatch | 1,588 | $43,486 | $102,800 | $503 |
| Rincon | 271 | $57,083 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Williamsburg, NM?
The median household income in Williamsburg is $29,250, 54% lower than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (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 $43,600, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Williamsburg?
The median gross rent in Williamsburg is $424 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Williamsburg, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Williamsburg?
The median age in Williamsburg is 54.9 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Williamsburg?
The average commute to work in Williamsburg is 14 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamsburg?
The unemployment rate in Williamsburg is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamsburg?
13.3% 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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