What are the schools like in Williamsburg, IA?

Williamsburg is served primarily by Williamsburg Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Williamsburg?

The median household income in Williamsburg, IA is $78,861 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Williamsburg, IA?

Williamsburg has an average high temperature of 28.4°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.1 inches.

Williamsburg, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Williamsburg, IA affordable or expensive?

Williamsburg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Williamsburg is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $186,600 and the median rent is $745 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Williamsburg, IA?

Williamsburg has a violent crime rate of 179.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 895.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Williamsburg, IA a Good Place to Live?

Williamsburg is a small town of 3,332 in Iowa, with a median household income of $78,861 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Williamsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Williamsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Williamsburg 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: 91.0

Williamsburg's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Williamsburg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Williamsburg, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$186,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$745	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,861	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Williamsburg's violent crime rate is 179.1 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

179.1 /100k

Property Crime

895.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Williamsburg is served primarily by Williamsburg Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Williamsburg, IA	National Avg
School District	Williamsburg Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Williamsburg sees average highs of 28.4°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 37.7 inches of annual precipitation and 28.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Williamsburg, IA
Average High — January	28.4°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	37.7"
Annual Snowfall	28.1"

Demographics

Metric	Williamsburg, IA	National Avg
Population	3,332	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Conroy, IA 4 mi Parnell, IA 6 mi South Amana, IA 8 mi Marengo, IA 9 mi Homestead, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Williamsburg

Williamsburg, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52361

Williamsburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williamsburg, IA affordable or expensive?

Williamsburg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Williamsburg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $186,600 and median rent is $745/month.

What is the crime rate in Williamsburg, IA?

Williamsburg's violent crime rate is 179.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 895.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Williamsburg?

Public schools in Williamsburg are operated by Williamsburg Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Williamsburg, IA a good place to live?

Williamsburg, IA has a population of 3,332, a median household income of $78,861, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Williamsburg?

Williamsburg averages 28.4°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.7 inches with about 28.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Williamsburg?

Williamsburg, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52361.

What is the population of Williamsburg?

The population of Williamsburg, Iowa is 3,332 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Williamsburg?

Key numbers for living in Williamsburg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $186,600, median household income $78,861, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Williamsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.