Living in Williamsburg, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Williamsburg has 15,798 residents with a median age of 23.7. The median household income is $75,604 (19% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $428,100, the median rent is $1,407/month.
Williamsburg at a glance
- Population
- 15,798
- Median age
- 23.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $75,604State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $428,100State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,407/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 53.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Williamsburg a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Virginia median; home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Williamsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamsburg the median home value is $428,100, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,407 per month, which is 42.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,701 a month in housing costs.
Williamsburg median household income
The median household income in Williamsburg is $75,604 and the income per person is $37,442. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Williamsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,799
- Owner-occupied
- 53.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.8%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.19
Williamsburg demographics
- Population
- 15,798
- Median age
- 23.7
- Under 18
- 10.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 5,020
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamsburg ›
Education in Williamsburg
45.8% of adults 25 and older in Williamsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 22.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 57.4%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 11.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Williamsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 15,798 | $75,604 | $428,100 | $1,407 |
| Scotland | 161 | $44,028 | $159,400 | $1,644 |
| Yorktown | 128 | $63,250 | $481,600 | — |
| Surry | 212 | $85,417 | $238,500 | — |
| Gloucester Point | 11,109 | $74,001 | $320,700 | $1,062 |
| Rushmere | 1,033 | $73,750 | $350,000 | $875 |
| Gloucester Courthouse | 3,336 | $75,341 | $381,500 | $954 |
| Claremont | 393 | $58,542 | $178,800 | $990 |
| Newport News | 184,216 | $69,634 | $260,600 | $1,339 |
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What is the median household income in Williamsburg, VA?
The median household income in Williamsburg is $75,604, 19% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $428,100, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Williamsburg?
The median gross rent in Williamsburg is $1,407 per month, about 42.3% of household income.
Is Williamsburg, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Virginia median; home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Williamsburg?
The median age in Williamsburg is 23.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Williamsburg?
The average commute to work in Williamsburg is 20 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamsburg?
The unemployment rate in Williamsburg is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamsburg?
45.8% 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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