King William is a small town of 155 in Virginia, with a median household income of $111,827
.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
King William stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether King William is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All King William 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: 98.0
King William's overall cost of living index is 98.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in King William costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
King William, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$218,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$111,827
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
King William's violent crime rate is 122.5 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.5 /100k
Property Crime
612.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
King William is served primarily by King William County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
King William, VA
National Avg
School District
King William County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
King William sees average highs of 48.6°F in January
and 88.4°F in July,
with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.8 inches of snow per year.
King William's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes King William roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $218,800 and median rent is N/A/month.
King William's violent crime rate is 122.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 612.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in King William are operated by King William County Public Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
King William, VA has a population of 155, a median household income of $111,827, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
King William averages 48.6°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches
with about 7.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
King William, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 23086, 23177.
The population of King William, Virginia is 155 with a median age of 20.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in King William: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $218,800, median household income $111,827, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare King William side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
