Cost of Living in Williamsburg, FL

Population 7,400 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

109
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Williamsburg sits on the smaller end of the Florida city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Williamsburg sits roughly 12 miles west of Orlando — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 12% lower than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 104
Rent 117

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Williamsburg

The median home value in Williamsburg is $316,900 — 4% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,541/month, 17% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,200/year is 9% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Williamsburg has a cost of living index of 109 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$316,900
4% above avg
Median Rent
$1,541/mo
17% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 84.8%
Renter-occupied 15.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,541
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,155/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.3 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.9%
Carpooled
9.1%
Walked
1.3%
Work from home
11.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$81,200
9% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,438
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
34% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.4%
Graduate degree 9.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.3
Male median age 44.2
Female median age 42.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.2%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
167
PM2.5 days
196
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Williamsburg, FL?

Williamsburg has a cost index of 109 (100 = national average). It is 9% above the national average.

What is average rent in Williamsburg, FL?

The median gross rent in Williamsburg is $1,541 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Williamsburg?

The median home value in Williamsburg is $316,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Williamsburg?

The median household income in Williamsburg is $81,200 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Williamsburg, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Williamsburg is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Williamsburg, FL affordable?

Williamsburg is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 109 (100 = US average).

Williamsburg at a Glance

Population
7,400
Median Income
$81,200
Home Value
$316,900
Median Rent
$1,541/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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