Best Places to Live in Williamsport Metro Area, Pennsylvania

Williamsport, Pennsylvania is a vibrant city located in Northcentral Pennsylvania. Home to Little League International Headquarters—a major attraction in Williamsport—the city offers plenty of recreational areas such as parks and playgrounds that are open year-round making it an ideal destination for families looking for an outdoor activity. Culture-wise, there are several museums such as the Lycoming County Historical Society & Genealogy Center for those interested in exploring local history or furthering their studies on the subject. Additionally, Williamsport is home to various educational facilities from public schools to higher learning institutions like Penn College giving students countless opportunities for academic excellence. Finally, with its stable economy and low cost of living it provides a great quality of life both locals and tourists can enjoy. Small town - North-central Pennsylvania along the upper Susquehanna River.

State: Pennsylvania
County:
Metro Area: Williamsport Metro Area
City: Williamsport, Loyalsock, 56 total

Zip Codes: 17701, 17740, 17754, 17756, 17702, 17737, 17728, 17752, 17771, 17744, 18 total
Cost of Living: -15.3% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 524 ft above sea level

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Williamsport, Pa Housing Market

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Pros
Cost of living
Small-town atmosphere
Low crime rates

Cons
Isolation
Economy
Low ethnic diversity

What Bert Has To Say About Williamsport Metro Area

Williamsport is an old lumber town still noted for production of hardwood lumber, particularly furniture-grade cherry. It’s better known as the birthplace of Little League Baseball and the location of the Little League World Series every August—attracting considerable international attention at this time. The setting is attractive and the area has some well-preserved historic districts but is otherwise nondescript. The economy generally has high unemployment and relatively low job growth. The area is isolated geographically from major transportation links, a fact that doesn’t help the economy. There are two small colleges but nearby amenities are thin and residents may have to travel to upstate New York to find what they need.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Williamsport Metro Area is 7.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Williamsport Metro Area jobs have decreased by 1.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Williamsport Metro Area's cost of living is 15.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Williamsport Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the Williamsport metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Williamsport metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 69.8% to 28.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Williamsport Metro Area's population is 114,274 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Williamsport Metro Area is Real Estate: $186,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.4%.

SCHOOLS

Williamsport Metro Area public schools spend $15,552 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.7 students per teacher in Williamsport Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Williamsport

It's a good time to buy in Williamsport. Home Appreciation is up 10.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Williamsport is $186,900.

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ZIP CODES IN WILLIAMSPORT METRO AREA, PENNSYLVANIA

17701, 17740, 17754, 17756, 17702, 17737, 17728, 17752, 17771, 17744, 18 total

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