Williamsport is a small town of 958 in Ohio, with a median household income of $58,250
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Williamsport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Williamsport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Williamsport 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: 94.5
Williamsport's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Williamsport costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Williamsport, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$132,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$825
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Williamsport's violent crime rate is 116.3 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
116.3 /100k
Property Crime
1332.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Williamsport is served primarily by Westfall Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Williamsport, OH
National Avg
School District
Westfall Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Williamsport sees average highs of 38.6°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.4 inches of snow per year.
Williamsport's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Williamsport roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $132,100 and median rent is $825/month.
Williamsport's violent crime rate is 116.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1332.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Williamsport are operated by Westfall Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.1:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Williamsport, OH has a population of 958, a median household income of $58,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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.
Williamsport averages 38.6°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches
with about 15.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Williamsport, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43164.
The population of Williamsport, Ohio is 958 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Williamsport: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $132,100, median household income $58,250, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Williamsport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
