Williamsburg is a small town of 429 in Kansas, with a median household income of $50,000
and a 7.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Williamsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
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: 90.0
Williamsburg's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Williamsburg costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Williamsburg, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,023
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Williamsburg's violent crime rate is 242.7 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
242.7 /100k
Property Crime
888.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Williamsburg is served primarily by West Franklin.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Williamsburg, KS
National Avg
School District
West Franklin
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Williamsburg sees average highs of 40.8°F in January
and 90.5°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.2 inches of snow per year.
Williamsburg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Williamsburg roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,900 and median rent is $1,023/month.
Williamsburg's violent crime rate is 242.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 888.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Williamsburg are operated by West Franklin.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 4.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Williamsburg, KS has a population of 429, a median household income of $50,000, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%.
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.
Williamsburg averages 40.8°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 9.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Williamsburg, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66095.
The population of Williamsburg, Kansas is 429 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Williamsburg: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $109,900, median household income $50,000, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.
