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Crime in Williamsburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Williamsburg. Key points include:
There were 226 total crimes in Williamsburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Williamsburg is 1,403.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Williamsburg is 198.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Williamsburg is 1,205.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Williamsburg is -33.75% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Williamsburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Williamsburg / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 226 | 1,403.9 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 32 | 198.8 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 24.8 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 124.2 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 194 | 1,205.1 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 62.1 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 180 | 1,118.2 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 24.8 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Williamsburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Williamsburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Williamsburg is 125 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Williamsburg is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Williamsburg is $464,103.
The median income in Williamsburg is $75,604.
Williamsburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Williamsburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Williamsburg | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 164 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Williamsburg, VA Weather
The average high in Williamsburg is 69.8° and the average low is 49.2°.
There are 76.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.6 inches of precipitation each year with 5.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Williamsburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Williamsburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Williamsburg
The current population in Williamsburg is 15,798. The population has increased 17.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,798 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 15,564 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 15,486 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 15,299 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 15,034 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 14,927 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 14,788 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 14,817 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 14,988 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 14,754 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 14,401 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 14,579 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 14,207 | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 13,741 | 2.4% |
| 2010 | 13,421 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Williamsburg
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Williamsburg is:
67.2% White with 10,618 White residents.
14.3% African American with 2,258 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.
6.6% Asian with 1,038 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 20 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 511 Two Or More residents.
8.3% Hispanic with 1,318 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Williamsburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.2% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 14.3% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.3% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Williamsburg
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Williamsburg is 53.7% female with 8,477 female residents.
Williamsburg is 46.3% male with 7,321 male residents.
| Gender | Williamsburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Williamsburg for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Williamsburg completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Williamsburg completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Williamsburg completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Williamsburg completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Williamsburg completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Williamsburg completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Williamsburg completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Williamsburg completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Williamsburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Williamsburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Williamsburg, Virginia
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7.9% of households in Williamsburg earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Williamsburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Williamsburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.6% of households in Williamsburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.8% of households in Williamsburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.0% of households in Williamsburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Williamsburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Williamsburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.2% of households in Williamsburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.8% of households in Williamsburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Williamsburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.0% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.8% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
