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Williamsburg
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    Williamsburg

    #7 in Best Places to Live in Hampshire County
    • A minus
      Overall Grade
    • 1 review
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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B
      2. Crime & Safety
        B minus
      3. Housing
        B
      4. Nightlife
        B+
      5. Good for Families
        A minus
      6. Diversity
        C+
      7. Jobs
        A minus
      8. Weather
        C+
      9. Cost of Living
        B
      10. Health & Fitness
        A
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        B+
      Williamsburg is a with a population of 2,623. Williamsburg is in Hampshire County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Williamsburg offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Williamsburg there are a lot of bars and coffee shops. Many retirees live in Williamsburg and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Williamsburg are above average.
      Population
      2,623
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $302,200
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,275
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Suburban Rural Mix
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        23%
      • Own
        77%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B minus
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        81.3
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        0
        40.7
      • Robbery
        40.7
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        40.7
        500.1
      • Theft
        244
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        40.6
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      C+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        5%
      • 10-17 years
        10%
      • 18-24 years
        4%
      • 25-34 years
        11%
      • 35-44 years
        8%
      • 45-54 years
        22%
      • 55-64 years
        15%
      • 65+ years
        24%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        29%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        28%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        24%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        17%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        3%
        11%
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      Working in Williamsburg

      Jobs
      A minus
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $93,438
      National
      $69,021
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      Williamsburg Reviews

      1 review
      • Mar 7 2018
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