NEIGHBORHOOD
Williamsburg
New York · New York · 66,612 residents · 1.03 sq mi
The short version
Williamsburg is a neighborhood of 66,612 people in New York. The typical home is worth $1,375,732. This is an unusually credentialed place: 66% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 16% of the housing stock. That is roughly 84% ahead of the New York median. Renters pay $3,010 a month at the median. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Williamsburg; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
66,612
Population density
64,861 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.03 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$148,117
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$94,447
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.2%
Public administration13.2%
Information8.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
Retail trade3%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,375,732
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,010
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.0%
84.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.25 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(36,629)
Black2.9%(1,943)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(17,625)
Asian8.7%(5,806)
Other6.9%(4,609)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(36,629)
Black2.9%(1,943)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(17,625)
Asian8.7%(5,806)
Other6.9%(4,609)
Diversity Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
46.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
69.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
24.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Williamsburg, New York, New York?
Williamsburg, New York, New York has about 66,612 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Williamsburg, New York, New York?
The typical household in Williamsburg, New York, New York earns about $148,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Williamsburg, New York, New York expensive?
In Williamsburg, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $1,375,732, and the typical rent is about $3,010 a month.
How educated are people in Williamsburg, New York, New York?
About 65.7% of adults age 25 and over in Williamsburg, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Williamsburg, New York, New York?
About 13.1% of people in Williamsburg, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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