salaryRent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 12.9 minutes. Most households rent (64%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,480 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kentucky cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Kentucky. It is number 27 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Williamsburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Williamsburg
| Size | Williamsburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $658 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $399 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $886 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,054 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,103 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Williamsburg overall?
Everyday prices in Kentucky overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Williamsburg, so the Kentucky figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Williamsburg
Life in Williamsburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Williamsburg?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $251 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $113,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Williamsburg, KY?
Renting in Williamsburg costs a median of about $1,037 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Williamsburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,480 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Williamsburg cheap or expensive?
Williamsburg is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.2% of the typical household income of $41,142. It ranks 27th cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Williamsburg?
The median homeowner in Williamsburg pays $1,021 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Williamsburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Kentucky are 10% below 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 $113,300, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,270 people live in Williamsburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.