Living in Williamstown, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamstown · Census data 2020–2024
Williamstown has 2,980 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $89,013 (49% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $182,500, the median rent is $839/month.
Williamstown at a glance
- Population
- 2,980
- Median age
- 52.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $89,013State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $182,500State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $839/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Williamstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Williamstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamstown the median home value is $182,500, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,202 a month in housing costs.
Williamstown median household income
The median household income in Williamstown is $89,013 and the income per person is $45,262. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Williamstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,618
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.12
Williamstown demographics
- Population
- 2,980
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 1,408
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamstown ›
Education in Williamstown
44.3% of adults 25 and older in Williamstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 24% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamstown
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Williamstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | 2,980 | $89,013 | $182,500 | $839 |
| Marietta | 13,203 | $47,873 | $161,800 | $861 |
| Boaz | 1,400 | $72,560 | $244,500 | $1,292 |
| Reno | 1,040 | $43,786 | $213,800 | $764 |
| Devola | 2,688 | $99,702 | $235,800 | $977 |
| Waverly | 361 | $68,507 | $271,200 | — |
| North Hills | 926 | $145,000 | $258,900 | — |
| Vienna | 10,518 | $60,388 | $154,300 | $809 |
| Lowell | 556 | $46,313 | $131,800 | $826 |
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What is the median household income in Williamstown, WV?
The median household income in Williamstown is $89,013, 49% higher 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 Williamstown?
The median home value in Williamstown is $182,500, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Williamstown?
The median gross rent in Williamstown is $839 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Williamstown, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Williamstown?
The median age in Williamstown is 52.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Williamstown?
The average commute to work in Williamstown is 19 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamstown?
The unemployment rate in Williamstown is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamstown?
44.3% 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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