Below Average CostHigher than AverageCoconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381)
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Williams is a small town of 3,275 in Arizona, with a median household income of $63,141
and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Williams stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Williams is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Williams city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.3
Williams's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Williams costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Williams, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$377,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,069
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,141
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Williams's violent crime rate is 619.9 per 100,000 residents
— 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
619.9 /100k
Property Crime
2535.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Williams is served primarily by Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381).
Metric
Williams, AZ
National Avg
School District
Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381)
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
12
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Williams sees average highs of 47.2°F in January
and 84.1°F in July,
with 21.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 65.1 inches of snow per year.
Williams's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Williams roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $377,700 and median rent is $1,069/month.
Williams's violent crime rate is 619.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2535.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Williams are operated by Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381).
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 12 high schools.
20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Williams, AZ has a population of 3,275, a median household income of $63,141, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Williams averages 47.2°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.6 inches
with about 65.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Williams, Arizona is 3,275 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Williams: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $377,700, median household income $63,141, crime index 146 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Williams side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
