Living in Williamstown, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamstown · Census data 2020–2024
Williamstown has 3,579 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $94,418 (16% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $234,900, the median rent is $1,659/month.
Williamstown at a glance
- Population
- 3,579
- Median age
- 42State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $94,418State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $234,900State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,659/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Williamstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Vermont median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
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 $234,900, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,659 per month, which is 38.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,796 a month in housing costs.
Williamstown median household income
The median household income in Williamstown is $94,418 and the income per person is $37,008. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Williamstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,418
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.65
Williamstown demographics
- Population
- 3,579
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 1,329
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamstown ›
Education in Williamstown
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Williamstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamstown
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Williamstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | 3,579 | $94,418 | $234,900 | $1,659 |
| Graniteville | 244 | $82,574 | — | — |
| South Barre | 1,346 | $78,050 | $257,600 | $1,609 |
| Websterville | 471 | $101,923 | $171,700 | $1,102 |
| East Barre | 1,017 | $114,483 | $195,700 | — |
| Washington | 1,056 | $66,103 | $217,700 | $996 |
| Barre | 8,412 | $65,625 | $210,400 | $1,093 |
| Brookfield | 1,486 | $98,500 | $339,300 | $975 |
| Berlin | 2,880 | $86,691 | $273,600 | $1,169 |
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What is the median household income in Williamstown, VT?
The median household income in Williamstown is $94,418, 16% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $234,900, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Williamstown?
The median gross rent in Williamstown is $1,659 per month, about 38.5% of household income.
Is Williamstown, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Vermont median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Williamstown?
The median age in Williamstown is 42 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Williamstown?
The average commute to work in Williamstown is 23 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamstown?
The unemployment rate in Williamstown is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamstown?
17.6% 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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