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Williamstown, MA

Census-designated place in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Population

5,070

Land area

3.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,492

ZIP codes

0

Williamstown and its ZIP codes

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Williamstown at a glance

  • Williamstown is 65% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $97,917 a year, 6% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $439,300 (22% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,424 a month.

Local data for Williamstown, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Williamstown, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$97,917

Poverty rate

18.0%

Median home value

$439,300

Median rent

$1,424/mo

Homeownership

61.5%

Bachelor's or higher

75.4%

Median age

21.9

Average commute

11.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (758), German Americans (500), Scottish Americans (285).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berkshire County. PPP loans are for Williamstown.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,487

57,806 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$72,172

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.8B

FY 2026, $13,875 per person

Berkshire County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Williamstown, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone31.0%
  • Carpooled3.2%
  • Public transit1.1%
  • Walked39.0%
  • Bicycle2.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home22.4%

Average one-way commute: 11.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Williamstown, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

1,657

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

414

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 14°F

42.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Williamstown, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.1%

U.S. 33.3% -10.2 pts

Diabetes

5.7%

U.S. 12.1% -6.4 pts

Smoking

7.0%

U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.7%

U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts

Cities near Williamstown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
North AdamsCity4.4 mi20.3
Pownal, VTCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.5
Pownal Center, VTCensus-designated place6.5 mi1.6
AdamsCensus-designated place6.6 mi2.4
North Pownal, VTCensus-designated place7.2 mi1.2
Stamford, VTCensus-designated place8.1 mi5.4
CheshireCensus-designated place10 mi0.4
Bennington, VTCensus-designated place12 mi4.8
Old Bennington, VTVillage12 mi0.4
Readsboro, VTCensus-designated place13 mi1.2
North Bennington, VTVillage15 mi1.9
Hoosick Falls, NYVillage16 mi1.6
South Shaftsbury, VTCensus-designated place16 mi2.2
Whitingham, VTCensus-designated place17 mi0.2
PittsfieldCity17 mi40.5
Poestenkill, NYCensus-designated place18 mi5.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Williamstown, MA in?
Williamstown is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Williamstown, MA?
About 5,070 people live in Williamstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Williamstown?
Nearby places include North Adams (4.4 mi), Pownal, VT (4.6 mi), Pownal Center, VT (6.5 mi), Adams (6.6 mi), North Pownal, VT (7.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023