Living in Williamson, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamson · Census data 2020–2024
Williamson has 2,919 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $21,875 (63% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $89,600, the median rent is $489/month.
Williamson at a glance
- Population
- 2,919
- Median age
- 42.7State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $21,875State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $89,600State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $489/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Williamson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 49.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Williamson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamson the median home value is $89,600, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $489 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,256 a month in housing costs.
Williamson median household income
The median household income in Williamson is $21,875 and the income per person is $16,623. 49.1% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Williamson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,723
- Owner-occupied
- 46.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.7%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.02
Williamson demographics
- Population
- 2,919
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 1,405
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamson ›
Education in Williamson
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Williamson have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamson
- Unemployment rate
- 13.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 87.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.9%
Williamson vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Williamson, WV?
The median household income in Williamson is $21,875, 63% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Williamson?
The median home value in Williamson is $89,600, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Williamson?
The median gross rent in Williamson is $489 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Williamson, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 49.1%.
What is the median age in Williamson?
The median age in Williamson is 42.7 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Williamson?
The average commute to work in Williamson is 27 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamson?
The unemployment rate in Williamson is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamson?
10.4% of adults in Williamson 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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