Williamstown, MA

Living in Williamstown

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Bikeability 90
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Walkability 100
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 83
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 84
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Schools 77
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Residents

4.5k Population +661 (2010–19)
21  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
69% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
53% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years61%
35 to 54 years9%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black6%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate11%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree48%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$83k Median Household Income +$39k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
14  mi Average Commute
54% Lived Here Last Year -20% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector27%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van36%
Public transportation1%
Walked57%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$375k Median Home Value +$162k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$785 Median Monthly Rent +$132 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -15% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier50%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas2%
Utility gas54%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Williamstown

United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58

Property Crime in Williamstown

United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (72%)(22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump17%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 3 17
Feb 25 3 12
Mar 33 4 11
Apr 45 4 4
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 69 5 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 5 1
Nov 38 4 4
Dec 27 3 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Williamstown

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding56
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Williamstown, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Williamstown, MA

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Buxton School
1 miles, SW
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Pine Cobble School
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Williamstown, MA

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Williams College
0 miles, N
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Bennington College
15 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Williamstown, MA

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Samaritan Hospital
24 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Williamstown, MA

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Manchester Airport
91 miles, E