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Williamsburg, IA


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Williamsburg, Iowa

Williamsburg, Iowa, in Iowa county, is 24 miles W of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 205 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 2,622 people in the city.

The People and Families of Williamsburg

In Williamsburg, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williamsburg had a median family income of $46,779. You won't find a lot of people in Williamsburg living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,200) in Williamsburg. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Williamsburg.

Williamsburg Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Williamsburg is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Williamsburg, 94% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Williamsburg. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Williamsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Williamsburg Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Williamsburg Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Williamsburg Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Williamsburg College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Williamsburg, IA

Comparing Williamsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women88
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men76
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity47
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime77
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