Williamsport, MD

Williamsport, Maryland

Williamsport, Maryland, in Washington county, is 25 miles NW of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 65 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. There are an estimated 1,868 people in the town.

The People and Families of Williamsport

In Williamsport, about 46% of adults are married. In Williamsport, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Williamsport has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williamsport had a median family income of $41,115.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,600) in Williamsport. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Williamsport Housing

Approximately 53% of housing in Williamsport is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Williamsport. The town is known in Maryland for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Williamsport, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Williamsport, MD

Comparing Williamsport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Williamsport Almanac

Williamsport Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Williamsport Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Williamsport High Schools (2004)

WILLIAMSPORT HIGH
5 S CLIFTON DR
301-766-8423
Serves 860 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Williamsport Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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