Living in Williamstown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamstown · Census data 2020–2024
Williamstown has 1,345 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $61,757 (21% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $100,700, the median rent is $888/month.
Williamstown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Williamstown at a glance
- Population
- 1,345
- Median age
- 36.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $61,757State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $100,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $888/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Williamstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.7%; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
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 $100,700, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,161 a month in housing costs.
Williamstown median household income
The median household income in Williamstown is $61,757 and the income per person is $28,370. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Williamstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 638
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.35
Williamstown demographics
- Population
- 1,345
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 572
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamstown ›
Education in Williamstown
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Williamstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamstown
- Unemployment rate
- 11.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Williamstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | 1,345 | $61,757 | $100,700 | $888 |
| Williams | 1,178 | $78,182 | $152,000 | — |
| Wiconsico | 734 | $71,250 | $97,400 | $1,063 |
| Tower City | 1,545 | $68,482 | $114,800 | $963 |
| Hubley | 891 | $71,932 | $174,700 | $852 |
| Reinerton | 358 | $51,875 | $150,000 | $643 |
| Wiconisco | 1,050 | $68,438 | $116,700 | $890 |
| Lykens | 1,878 | $73,318 | $107,300 | $804 |
| Orwin | 200 | $70,278 | $158,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Williamstown, PA?
The median household income in Williamstown is $61,757, 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $100,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Williamstown?
The median gross rent in Williamstown is $888 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Williamstown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.7%; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
What is the median age in Williamstown?
The median age in Williamstown is 36.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Williamstown?
The average commute to work in Williamstown is 32 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamstown?
The unemployment rate in Williamstown is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamstown?
11.7% 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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