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Is Williamsburg, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 30 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,39436% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$96,192about $8,016/month · 10% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$327,7002% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most homes (79.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,760 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 372 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Williamsburg
$2,394
Orange Park
$1,453
Lake Park
$1,684
Indian Harbour Beach
$1,922
North Merritt Island
$1,341
North Weeki Wachee
$1,837
Memphis
$1,234

How much do households earn in Williamsburg?

Under $25k
11.8%
$25k–50k
17.3%
$50k–100k
36.3%
$100k–150k
21.7%
$150k+
6.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Williamsburg

SizeWilliamsburgU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,955$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,245$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Williamsburg overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Williamsburg, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Williamsburg

🏛️ Property tax$2,351a year · 0.72% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$143a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Williamsburg

Commute to work23.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree38.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home79.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Williamsburg?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $120 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,394
Owning
$2,274

Owning assumes a typical $327,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,770 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Williamsburg, FL?

Renting in Williamsburg costs a median of about $2,394 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Williamsburg?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,760 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Williamsburg cheap or expensive?

Williamsburg is rated OK: rent takes 29.9% of the typical household income of $96,192. It ranks 372nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Williamsburg?

The median homeowner in Williamsburg pays $2,351 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.

Is Williamsburg more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Williamsburg?

The median home value in Williamsburg is $327,700, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

9,063 people live in Williamsburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.