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Williamsburg, VA

Founded 1638Elev. 15 m
Population
15,564
Median home
$393,200
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Williamsburg

Williamsburg is a city in Virginia with about 15,564 residents. Williamsburg was founded in 1638. The median age is 24 and the median household income is $70,206. Homes carry a median value of $393,200, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.3%). Around 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,564
Median age
24
Median household income
$70,206
Per-capita income
$35,732
Poverty rate
14.1%
High-school grad or higher
93.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.5%
Unemployment
7.1%
Avg. commute
17.1 min
Work from home
19.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67.3%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Black15.2%
Asian6.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41%
Sales & office23.8%
Service21.5%
Production, transportation & material moving11%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$393,200
Median gross rent
$1,361/mo
Owner-occupied
52.6%
Median year built
1987
Households
4,973
Avg. household size
2.16

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Williamsburg has 21 public schools — 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading76%
Math94%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BRUTON HIGHHighGrades 9–12
JAMESTOWN HIGHHighGrades 9–12
LAFAYETTE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
WARHILL HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BERKELEY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
JAMES BLAIR MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
LOIS HORNSBY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
QUEENS LAKE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Clara Byrd Baker ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
D.J. Montague ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
J. Blaine Blayton ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
James River ElementaryElementary
Laurel Lane ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Magruder ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime36% below national
Williamsburg248
Virginia243
United States386
↑ 61% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime30% below national
Williamsburg1,369
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Williamsburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Williamsburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Williamsburg County
HurricaneRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
Coastal floodingVery Low
Cold waveVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Williamsburg is in Williamsburg County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Williamsburg was founded in 1638. Elevation ~15 m.

Population trend
16K14K15,56420102024
Map of Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA
Where Williamsburg is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Whaley, Matthew, SchoolNorge Train DepotFirst Baptist ChurchArmistead HouseChandler Court and Pollard Park Historic District
Notable people from Williamsburg
Edmund RandolphLawrence TaylorBruce HornsbyPeyton RandolphJohn Blair Jr.Richard CokeWilson Cary NicholasMark MortonLittleton Waller TazewellDavid Berman
People searches in Williamsburg
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Nearby cities
Newport News (17 mi)Smithfield (21 mi)Poquoson (24 mi)Hampton (27 mi)Hopewell (33 mi)Portsmouth (34 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Williamsburg, VA (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Williamsburg, Virginia.

Edward Houston Allen Jr, 60ABSCONDER
Williamsburg · James City County County · 23188
AKA Eddie Allen, Edward Houston Allen
Donald Matthews Moore, 38ABSCONDER
Williamsburg · James City County County · 23188
AKA Donald Matthews Moore
Matthew Dion Brown, 42ABSCONDER
Williamsburg · James City County County · 23185
Corey Christopher Taylor, 40ABSCONDER
Williamsburg · York County County · 23185
AKA Christopher Corey Taylor, Corey C Taylor
William Milton Robertson, 59ABSCONDER
Williamsburg · James City County County · 23188
AKA Will Robertson, Man Man Robertson
William Milton Robertson, 59
Williamsburg · James City County · 23188
AKA Manman Milton Robertson
David Lee Jr Clark, 64
Williamsburg · Perquimans County · 23185
Michael Eugene Hill, 63ABSCONDER
Williamsburg · York County County · 23185
Frederick Alexander Green Jr, 64ABSCONDER
Williamsburg · James City County County · 23188
AKA Fred Green, Fredrick Alexander Green
Michael Stephen Smith, 67ABSCONDER
Williamsburg · James City County County · 23188
AKA Michael Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Williamsburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Williamsburg, Virginia?
Williamsburg has a population of about 15,564, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Williamsburg?
The median home value in Williamsburg is $393,200, and the median gross rent is $1,361/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Williamsburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Williamsburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 248 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Williamsburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Williamsburg County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, ice storm, strong wind.
How many schools are in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg has 21 public schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Williamsburg?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Williamsburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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