Williamson County, Texas
Among the top 7% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 7% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
- top 1% for broadband access
- top 7% for comfortable days
- bottom 3% for monthly rent
Williamson County is a county in Texas with about 617,000 residents. It grades A for weather and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, comfortable days, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and monthly rent.
Official websitewilcotx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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76%54%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.5 in2.5 in
muggy 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$103k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 6% of US counties
Home Value$370k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 3% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 4% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.83%better than 5% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.31%better than 54% of US counties
Unemployment4.4%better than 58% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.9 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 92% of US counties
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 39% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 38% of US counties
Comfortable Days102 daysbetter than 93% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk90.1better than 10% of US counties
School Quality51.7better than 44% of US counties
Violent Crime808/100kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Crime1286/100kbetter than 33% of US counties
Community
Population617,39697th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.916th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5181st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9941st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)55.9%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.5%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)25.0%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)8.1%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 27% of US counties
Walkability7.7/20better than 85% of US counties
Airport Distance32 mibetter than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.1%better than 99% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.52better than 42% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 65% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Williamson County an affordable place to live?
- Williamson County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 6% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Williamson County?
- The median home value in Williamson County is $370k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Williamson County?
- Median household income in Williamson County is $103k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Williamson County?
- Median gross rent in Williamson County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Williamson County safe?
- Williamson County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 808/100k (better than 48%). Property crime is 1286/100k.
- What is the weather like in Williamson County?
- Williamson County averages 85°F in July and 51°F in January, with 36.9 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Williamson County?
- Public-school quality in Williamson County is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Williamson County?
- The average one-way commute in Williamson County is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)