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Williamsburg, VA

Williamsburg, VA.

Population: 45,803 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Williamsburg, VA is $471,333 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $520,000 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,125/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$471,333

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$471,333
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+27.2%
10-year appreciation
+53.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$471,333
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$520,000
Median list price
$525,000
Median price per sqft
$224
1-year sale-price change
+10.7%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
268
For-sale inventory
251
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
262
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
91

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,125/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,667/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,298/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,710/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, York County Public Schools
Schools include
Lafayette High, Norge Elementary, Laurel Lane Elementary, D.J. Montague Elementary, Stonehouse Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
35
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown - Cheatham Annex (9.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,483
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,058

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Camp Peary Landing Strip (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Felker Army Air Field (FAF) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
THE PAVILION AT WILLIAMSBURG PLACE
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+390 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2002
Housing built before 1970
6.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
55.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,926
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,824
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
225

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WilliamsburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$471,333$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$520,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,125/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,926$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Williamsburg, VA?
$471,333.
What is the median sale price in Williamsburg, VA?
$520,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Williamsburg, VA?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Williamsburg, VA?
Typical rent: $2,125/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Williamsburg, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, ice storm, lightning.
Is Williamsburg, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Williamsburg, VA. 35 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Williamsburg, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Williamsburg, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Williamsburg, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Williamsburg, VA?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Williamsburg, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Williamsburg, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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