The Town FilesWilliamsburg, Iowa
City in Iowa County · population 3,346 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,300
- Household income
- $58,059
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 33.8
Williamsburg is a city of 3,346 people in Iowa County, Iowa. The median home is worth $204,300, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Iowa towns, more upscale than 74% of Iowa towns.
How Williamsburg ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Williamsburg is worth $204,300, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $58,059, which is more affordable than 3% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $671 a month. 64.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Williamsburg | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,300 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $671 | $820 |
| Median household income | $58,059 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 64.5% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Williamsburg
| People | Williamsburg | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.7% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 88.5% |
Weather in Williamsburg
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 10.4°F. About 37.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.1 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Williamsburg since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 12, 1991 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 16, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 10, 2003.
Severe weather in Iowa County since 1996
Iowa County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4784: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Iowa County
Iowa County had 9,039 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,380 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Williamsburg itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Williamsburg
2 public schools with 1,232 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Welsh Elementary | PK-6 | 647 | 14.7 |
| Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 585 | 12.7 |
Towns near Williamsburg
- Tiffin, IA18.7 mi · 4,512 people · home $338,500
- Kalona, IA20.4 mi · 2,630 people · home $257,900
- North Liberty, IA21.4 mi · 20,479 people · home $303,800
- Fairfax, IA21.5 mi · 2,828 people · home $274,500
- Coralville, IA21.6 mi · 22,318 people · home $298,500
- Iowa City, IA24.9 mi · 74,828 people · home $285,900
- Cedar Rapids, IA26.7 mi · 137,710 people · home $187,100
- Solon, IA28.2 mi · 3,018 people · home $309,400
Williamsburg questions
Is Williamsburg, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Williamsburg scores better for retirees than 64% of Iowa towns and quieter than 38%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in Williamsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Williamsburg is valued at $204,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,059, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $671 a month.
What is the weather like in Williamsburg?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.7 inches of precipitation a year and 28.1 inches of snow.
Does Williamsburg get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Williamsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 12, 1991. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)