Williamsburg, VA Housing


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Williamsburg, VA is a desirable place to live, with a median house value of $414,600 that is significantly higher than the US median house value of $338,100. In the past year, the US saw an appreciation rate of 8.27%, while Williamsburg saw an impressive appreciation rate of 11.54%. This shows that housing in Williamsburg is highly valued and a great investment for those who are considering moving to the area.

The median home cost in Williamsburg is $414,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 70.2%. Home Appreciation in Williamsburg is up 15.6%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Williamsburg real estate is 34 years old
The Rental Market in Williamsburg
- Renters make up 47.3% of the Williamsburg population
- 6.3% of houses and apartments in Williamsburg, are available to rent

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Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingWilliamsburg, VirginiaUnited States
  5,686.0139,647,020.0
  3742
  $414,600$338,100
  15.6%16.6%
  48.1%57.0%
  70.2%101.1%
  $6.24$10.98
  $2,051$2,690
  43.3%57.4%
  16.0%11.2%
  40.7%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  6.3%1.9%
  1.6%0.4%
  1.5%0.7%
  0.0%0.4%
  5.9%3.6%
  0.6%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  0.0%2.6%
  0.0%2.4%
  0.0%2.8%
  0.0%3.9%
  3.3%4.5%
  8.6%11.3%
  6.6%13.0%
  25.8%20.1%
  19.6%13.6%
  9.0%8.3%
  19.7%9.7%
  5.9%3.9%
  1.3%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.1%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  18.6%13.6%
  18.6%13.6%
  12.4%13.6%
  17.8%13.2%
  12.7%14.8%
  12.4%13.6%
  8.7%10.0%
  2.5%4.7%
  4.8%12.2%
Reviews for Williamsburg
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I started visiting here about 10 years ago when our daughter was living here, and two years ago, with my husband's retirement we decided to move here from northern VA,  More

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Over 8 years ago

Well I guess I'm late to the posts but maybe someone new will want info. I have lived here for 18 years. Growing up in CA. Way different. In response to other posts,  More

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It is much higher than reported. Police cover up for the wealthy or well connected. Rapists are released from jail by the judges right after conviction. Police are  More

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