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Williamsburg, PA


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Williamsburg, Pennsylvania

Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, in Blair county, is 83 miles NW of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 94 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Altoona metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,345 people in Williamsburg.

The People and Families of Williamsburg

In Williamsburg, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williamsburg had a median family income of $37,717.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Williamsburg Housing

Approximately 62% 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. Williamsburg is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Williamsburg, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Williamsburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Williamsburg Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Williamsburg, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Women64
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built12
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