Living in Williamsville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamsville · Census data 2020–2024
Williamsville has 5,469 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $98,850 (15% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $278,900, the median rent is $1,404/month.
Williamsville at a glance
- Population
- 5,469
- Median age
- 49.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $98,850State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $278,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,404/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.5%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Williamsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the New York median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Williamsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamsville the median home value is $278,900, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,404 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,857 a month in housing costs.
Williamsville median household income
The median household income in Williamsville is $98,850 and the income per person is $56,806. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Williamsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,856
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 1.92
Williamsville demographics
- Population
- 5,469
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 31%
- Households
- 2,759
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamsville ›
Education in Williamsville
61.5% of adults 25 and older in Williamsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 32.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamsville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Williamsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville | 5,469 | $98,850 | $278,900 | $1,404 |
| Harris Hill | 6,069 | $100,881 | $322,600 | $1,734 |
| Cheektowaga | 76,056 | $68,613 | $185,500 | $1,055 |
| Eggertsville | 14,894 | $82,767 | $248,100 | $886 |
| Depew | 15,000 | $73,556 | $196,500 | $1,061 |
| Sloan | 3,751 | $72,214 | $146,900 | $1,135 |
| Lancaster | 10,113 | $66,148 | $202,200 | $969 |
| Clarence Center | 2,432 | $143,344 | $460,000 | — |
| Kenmore | 15,044 | $77,639 | $208,600 | $1,081 |
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What is the median household income in Williamsville, NY?
The median household income in Williamsville is $98,850, 15% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Williamsville?
The median home value in Williamsville is $278,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Williamsville?
The median gross rent in Williamsville is $1,404 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Williamsville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the New York median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Williamsville?
The median age in Williamsville is 49.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Williamsville?
The average commute to work in Williamsville is 15 minutes; 25.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamsville?
The unemployment rate in Williamsville is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamsville?
61.5% of adults in Williamsville 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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