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Williamstown, PA


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Williamstown, Pennsylvania

Williamstown, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin county, is 40 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 87 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is conveniently located inside the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,433 people in Williamstown.

The People and Families of Williamstown

In Williamstown, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williamstown had a median family income of $36,548.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Williamstown Housing

Approximately 74% 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. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Williamstown.

Commuting

In Williamstown, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Williamstown Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Williamstown, PA

Comparing Williamstown 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
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women75
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Affordability of Rents68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built12
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