Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Among the top 20% of US places for safety & wellbeing.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 47% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 38% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 80% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 27% of US places
- top 5% for commute time
- top 6% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 9% for property tax rate
Williamsport is a mid-size city in Pennsylvania with about 28,000 residents. It grades B+ for safety & wellbeing and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, natural disaster risk, and walkability. It rates lower on sunny days and property tax rate.
Official websitecityofwilliamsport.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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68%41%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.2 in2.9 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$48k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 75% of US places
Home Value$136k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$795better than 66% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 50% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.04%better than 9% of US places
Income Tax4.85%better than 52% of US places
State 3.10% + Local 1.75%
Sales Tax6.34%better than 77% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.68%better than 26% of US places
Unemployment6.5%better than 28% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.6 in56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall32.6 inbetter than 30% of US places
Sunny Days200 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 61% of US places
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 68% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk23.6better than 94% of US places
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 72% of US places
School Quality77.5better than 74% of US places
Violent Crime771/100kbetter than 48% of US places
Property Crime1524/100kbetter than 30% of US places
Community
Population27,75595th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age30.39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3871st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4269th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.6%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)13.1%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.6%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.2%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability9.0/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance134 mibetter than 22% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.0%better than 49% of US places
Amenities Nearby28.82better than 27% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Williamsport an affordable place to live?
- Williamsport is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 75% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Williamsport?
- The median home value in Williamsport is $136k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Williamsport?
- Median household income in Williamsport is $48k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Williamsport?
- Median gross rent in Williamsport is $795 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Williamsport safe?
- Williamsport is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 771/100k (better than 48%). Property crime is 1524/100k.
- What is the weather like in Williamsport?
- Williamsport averages 73°F in July and 28°F in January, with 43.6 in of annual precipitation and about 200 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Williamsport?
- Public-school quality in Williamsport is above average, scoring better than 74% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Williamsport?
- The average one-way commute in Williamsport is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)