City profile
Williamsport, PA
Lycoming County · Population 27,612
Williamsport is a town in Lycoming County, PA with about 27,612 residents and a typical home value near $154,000. It is 68 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
28°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
190
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$154,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,017
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
80
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.07%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.34%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 80/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Winter weather, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
133 mi to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
27,612
Black population
13.0%
County
Lycoming County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 27,612 residents
- Typical home value about $154,000
- 68 miles from Harrisburg, PA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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