Williamsburg is a small town of 2,583 in Ohio, with a median household income of $58,500
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Williamsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 94.1
Williamsburg's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Williamsburg costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Williamsburg, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$782
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Williamsburg's violent crime rate is 115.8 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
115.8 /100k
Property Crime
617.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Williamsburg is served primarily by Williamsburg Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Williamsburg, OH
National Avg
School District
Williamsburg Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Williamsburg sees average highs of 39.3°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.2 inches of snow per year.
Williamsburg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Williamsburg roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,100 and median rent is $782/month.
Williamsburg's violent crime rate is 115.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 617.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Williamsburg are operated by Williamsburg Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. 9.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Williamsburg, OH has a population of 2,583, a median household income of $58,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches
with about 17.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Williamsburg, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45176.
The population of Williamsburg, Ohio is 2,583 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Williamsburg: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $154,100, median household income $58,500, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
