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Williamson, NY
Census-designated place in Wayne County, New York.
Population
2,387
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
622
ZIP codes
0
Williamson and its ZIP codes
Williamson at a glance
- Williamson is 48% denser than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,298, 18% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,400 (65% below New York) and median rent is $445 a month.
Local data for Williamson, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Williamson, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,298
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$149,400
Median rent
$445/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (543), Italian Americans (406), Irish Americans (338).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Williamson.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,849
28,770 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$665M
FY 2026, $7,291 per person
How people get to work
Williamson, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.7%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williamson, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
146
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 16°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Williamson, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Williamson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PultneyvilleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.3 |
| OntarioCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.1 |
| SodusVillage | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| WalworthCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Sodus PointVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.5 |
| GanandaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| PalmyraVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| MacedonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| WebsterVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Port GibsonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| NewarkVillage | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| North RoseCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| FairportVillage | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| East RochesterVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williamson, NY in?
- Williamson is in Wayne County, New York.
- What is the population of Williamson, NY?
- About 2,387 people live in Williamson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williamson?
- Nearby places include Pultneyville (3.7 mi), Ontario (5.2 mi), Marion (5.6 mi), Sodus (6 mi), Walworth (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023