Williamston is a small town of 4,072 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $62,425
and a 9.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Williamston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Williamston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Williamston 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: 92.8
Williamston's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Williamston costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Williamston, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$840
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,425
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Williamston's violent crime rate is 678.4 per 100,000 residents
— 79% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
678.4 /100k
Property Crime
2105.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Williamston is served primarily by Anderson 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Williamston, SC
National Avg
School District
Anderson 01
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Williamston sees average highs of 52.4°F in January
and 90.4°F in July,
with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Williamston's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Williamston roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,100 and median rent is $840/month.
Williamston's violent crime rate is 678.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2105.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Williamston are operated by Anderson 01.
The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Williamston, SC has a population of 4,072, a median household income of $62,425, and an unemployment rate of 9.1%.
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.
Williamston averages 52.4°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches
with about 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Williamston, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29697.
The population of Williamston, South Carolina is 4,072 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Williamston: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $154,100, median household income $62,425, crime index 147 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Williamston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.