Living in Williamston, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamston · Census data 2020–2024
Williamston has 5,112 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $38,738 (46% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $107,100, the median rent is $684/month.
Williamston at a glance
- Population
- 5,112
- Median age
- 45.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $38,738State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $107,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $684/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 50.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Williamston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 36.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Williamston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamston the median home value is $107,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $684 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $947 a month in housing costs.
Williamston median household income
The median household income in Williamston is $38,738 and the income per person is $24,376. 36.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Williamston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,809
- Owner-occupied
- 50.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.5%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.11
Williamston demographics
- Population
- 5,112
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 2,364
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamston ›
Education in Williamston
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Williamston have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamston
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Williamston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston | 5,112 | $38,738 | $107,100 | $684 |
| Everetts | 193 | $45,227 | $85,000 | $819 |
| Bear Grass | 133 | $77,679 | $131,800 | $675 |
| Jamesville | 457 | $46,703 | $97,600 | $705 |
| Hamilton | 243 | $41,875 | $69,300 | — |
| Robersonville | 1,220 | $43,523 | $94,500 | $572 |
| Windsor | 3,269 | $40,714 | $102,700 | $746 |
| Parmele | 374 | $36,136 | $85,200 | $1,063 |
| Stokes | 210 | $59,625 | $225,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Williamston, NC?
The median household income in Williamston is $38,738, 46% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $107,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Williamston?
The median gross rent in Williamston is $684 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Williamston, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 36.3%.
What is the median age in Williamston?
The median age in Williamston is 45.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Williamston?
The average commute to work in Williamston is 20 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamston?
The unemployment rate in Williamston is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamston?
14.3% 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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