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Williamsburg, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 18 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 85 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Springfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,427 people in Williamsburg.
In Williamsburg, about 56% of adults are married.
In 2000, Williamsburg had a median family income of $55,833. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Williamsburg. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($11,200) in Williamsburg. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Williamsburg.
Approximately 75% of housing in Williamsburg is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns.
In Williamsburg, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Williamsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Williamsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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