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Williamstown, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 28 miles E of Albany, New York (center to center) and 112 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 8,424 people in Williamstown.
In Williamstown, about 40% of adults are married. In Williamstown, lots of people live on their own.
The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Williamstown had a median family income of $67,589. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Williamstown. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($101,500) in Williamstown. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 73% of housing in Williamstown is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Williamstown is known in Massachusetts for having lower rents than most places.
In Williamstown, 66% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Williamstown than other towns.
Williamstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Williamstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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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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Sigma Phi fraternity house (Williams College) c1902.
Kappa Alpha fraternity house (Williams College) between 1900 and 1906
Congregational church between 1900 and 1906
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