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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.
In Williamstown, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, Williamstown had a median family income of $36,548.
Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
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.
In Williamstown, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Williamstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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