City profile
Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg city · Population 15,798
Williamsburg is a town in Williamsburg city, VA with about 15,798 residents and a typical home value near $428,000. It is 44 miles from Richmond, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
39°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
211
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$428,100
Typical monthly housing
$2,650
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
110
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 2/100
Nearest major airport
37 mi to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 72% Democratic / 27% Republican
Community
Population
15,798
Black population
14.4%
County
Williamsburg city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 15,798 residents
- Typical home value about $428,000
- 44 miles from Richmond, VA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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