Williamson is a small town of 154 in Illinois, with a median household income of $55,750
.
Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is
4% below the national average.
Strengths:
Williamson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Williamson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Williamson 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: 96.3
Williamson's overall cost of living index is 96.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Williamson costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.
Metric
Williamson, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$61,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$794
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Williamson's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
217.5 /100k
Property Crime
1027.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Williamson, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Williamson sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 88.7°F in July,
with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Williamson's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Williamson roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $61,000 and median rent is $794/month.
Williamson's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Williamson, IL has a population of 154, a median household income of $55,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Williamson averages 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches
with about 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Williamson, Illinois is 154 with a median age of 51.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Williamson: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $61,000, median household income $55,750, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Williamson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.