What are the schools like in Williamstown, MA?

Williamstown is served primarily by Mount Greylock. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Williamstown?

The median household income in Williamstown, MA is $110,855 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Williamstown, MA?

Williamstown has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Williamstown, MA affordable or expensive?

Williamstown's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Williamstown is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $458,500 and the median rent is $1,244 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Williamstown, MA?

Williamstown has a violent crime rate of 95.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 871.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Williamstown, MA a Good Place to Live?

Williamstown is a small town of 4,498 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $110,855 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Williamstown stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Williamstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Williamstown 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: 105.3

Williamstown's overall cost of living index is 105.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Williamstown costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Williamstown, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$458,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,244	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,855	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Williamstown's violent crime rate is 95.4 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.4 /100k

Property Crime

871.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Williamstown is served primarily by Mount Greylock. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Williamstown, MA	National Avg
School District	Mount Greylock	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	80.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Williamstown sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 52.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Williamstown, MA
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	52.7"

Demographics

Metric	Williamstown, MA	National Avg
Population	4,498	—
Median Age	21.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	6.5%	6.3%
Under 18	12.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Williamstown

Williamstown, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01267

Williamstown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williamstown, MA affordable or expensive?

Williamstown's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Williamstown roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $458,500 and median rent is $1,244/month.

What is the crime rate in Williamstown, MA?

Williamstown's violent crime rate is 95.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 871.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Williamstown?

Public schools in Williamstown are operated by Mount Greylock. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 80.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Williamstown, MA a good place to live?

Williamstown, MA has a population of 4,498, a median household income of $110,855, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. 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 Williamstown?

Williamstown averages 32.4°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 52.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Williamstown?

Williamstown, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01267.

What is the population of Williamstown?

The population of Williamstown, Massachusetts is 4,498 with a median age of 21.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Williamstown?

Key numbers for living in Williamstown: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $458,500, median household income $110,855, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Williamstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.