Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) A+
Illy
Coffee Shop
Aromas
Coffee Shop
Aromas Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Culture Cafe
Coffee Shop
Culture Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
J. J. Jitterzz Koffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (22) A+
Kimball Theatre
Theatre Arts
Weaver
Attraction
Crim Dell Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Gunsmith
Attraction
Shoemaker
Attraction
Zable Stadium
Stadium
Play Booth Theater
Attraction
Muscarelle Museum of Art
Museum
Printing Office
Attraction
Bindery
Attraction
Williamsburg Historic District
Attraction
Wigmaker
Attraction
Weatherburn's Tavern
Attraction
Milliner & Tailor
Attraction
Silversmith
Attraction
Raleigh Tavern
Attraction
Apothecary
Attraction
R Charlton's Coffeehouse
Attraction
Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Joiner
Attraction
Presbyterian Meetinghouse
Attraction
Movie Tavern
Cinema
Regal New Town Stadium 12
Cinema
Regal New Town Stadium 12
Cinema
AMF Williamsburg Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (24) C+
The Williamsburg Winery Tasting Room and Wine Bar
Bar
DoG Street Pub
Bar
Hair of the Dog Bottle Shop
Bar
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Rick's Cheese Steak Shop
Fast Food
Brickhouse Tavern
Bar
Paul's Deli
Deli
Green Leafe Cafe
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Silver Hand Meadery
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Community Center
Community Centre
American Family Fitness
Gym
The Mews Clubhouse
Community Centre
Spa/Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (5) F
The Bake Shop
Bakery
Extraordinary Cupcakes
Bakery
Earth Fare
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Penniman Rd & Magruder ES
Grocery Store
Penniman Rd & Dodge Dr
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (22) A+
Jamestown Field Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
Palace Green
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
St Stephen Lutheran Church Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Colonial Williamsburg Historic Court House Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Common's Park
Park
Capitol Landing Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
College Landing Park
Park
Geddy Park
Park
Quarterpath Park
Park
Quarterpath Park
Park
Quarterpath Park Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Quarterpath Villiage Park
Park
Ironbound Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Discovery Park
Park
Redoubt Park
Park
Shops (26) A+
Williamsburg At Home
Houseware
Danforth Pewter
Gift Shop
Everything Williamsburg
Gift Shop
Talbots
Clothing
The Precious Gem
Fashion
Lululemon
Clothing
Three Sisters
Clothing
William & Mary Spirit Shop and Bookstore
Books
Wawa
Convenience Store
Kim's Convenience Store
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
City Nails
Beauty
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Fas Mart
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
The Mole Hole
Gift Shop
Williamsburg Furniture
Furniture
Pendleton
Clothing
VF Outlet
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
CapitolMac
Electronics
Plow & Hearth
Houseware
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Williamsburg.
Public Transit Stops (31)
Stops & Stations A+
Tavern Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Merchants Square Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Armistead Ave & Scotland St
Bus Stop
Richmond Rd & Wawa
Bus Stop
University Center
Bus Stop
Law School
Bus Stop
One Tribe Place
Bus Stop
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Bus Stop
Market House Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Williamsburg Lodge Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Williamsburg
Transit Station
Parking Deck & W&M Police Dept
Bus Stop
Governer's Palace Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Tavern Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Ludwell 3
Bus Stop
Ludwell 1
Bus Stop
Ludwell 2
Bus Stop
Richmond Road/Wythe Ave (Richmond Hall)
Bus Stop
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center
Bus Stop
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center
Bus Stop
Capitol Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Richmond Rd & Williamsburg Shopping Ctr
Bus Stop
Monticello Shopping Center
Bus Stop
Capitol Landing Rd & Sal's Restaurant
Bus Stop
Richmond Road & New Hope Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Williamsburg is 119/100 - which is 10% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B+

Williamsburg crime rates are 1,748 per 100k, which is 9% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
1,539 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
209 crimes per 100k A-
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employment B

The median income in Williamsburg is $59,288 - which is 10% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$59,288 D+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (29)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
City of Williamsburg Police Department
Police
Williamsburg Fire Station
Fire Station
William And Mary Campus Police
Police
Dr. Walker's Dentist Office
Dentist
Foley, DDS
Dentist
Med Express
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chohany Dr Office
Doctor
Pittman Medical Office
Doctor
Colonial Parkway Professional Center
Doctor
Med Express
Clinic
Merrimac Trl & Priorslee Ln
Pharmacy
Merrimac Trl & Parkway Apartments
Pharmacy
Merrimac Trl & Colonial Towne Apartments
Pharmacy
Newtown Prof'l Cntr
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
Personal Touch Salon
Doctor
Newtown Prof'l Cntr
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
VCU/MCV Offices
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing C+

Williamsburg home prices are $334,100 - which is 35% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$334,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B
Home Affordability
5.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Williamsburg graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
82% A
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (21) F
Matthew Whaley Elementary
Providence Classical School
Walsingham Academy
Waller Mill Elementary
Berkeley Middle
James Blair Middle
Magruder Elementary
Laurel Lane Elementary
Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg
Queens Lake Middle
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
High Schools (8) F
Providence Classical School
Walsingham Academy
Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg
Bruton High
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ratings C

Williamsburg has an overall rating of 64% from 24 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D
User Surveys (22)
From AreaVibes A+
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Williamsburg Area Facts

  • Williamsburg has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Williamsburg crime rates are 9% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Williamsburg is 10% higher than the Virginia average

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Living in a bubble 2 rating By Izzyness ( Dec 11, 2016) There are many nice attributes: a number of individually owned and really good (but pricey) restaurants; cultural offerings; good shopping; close proximity (20 miles) to all that Newport News offers, and only 1.5 hrs to Charlottesville.But there are very few major employers in to ...Read More wn. So, if you aren't retired, your employment opportunities are very limited, and Richmond is a long commute (although people do it). Nice surrounding countryside, although sprawl is rapidly occurring. I-64 suffers accidents and back-ups regularly. There is very little diversity in this area, which makes it feel very, very southern. The population is generally well-educated and somewhat moneyed. We have found it to be a rather unfriendly, cold, and gossipy place, and the sense is that unless you have resided here for 20+ years, you are viewed suspiciously. If you want to test out the place, stop in the local Trader Joe's. While their employees are wonderful, the shoppers give you a true sense of personalities around here (unfriendly and self-involved), and people here beat the hell out of your car in public parking lots and take off. Housing is not cheap, and the low crime rate is great, but I'd prefer to take my chances and live in a higher crime area outside of the bubble with a more diverse, friendly population not carrying around with them such a sense of entitlement. Read Less
Great City but it will Cost you! 3.5 rating By dannyhunt94 ( Nov 27, 2015) I have lived in Williamsburg since I was a small child and have liked it for the most part. There is plenty for the kids to do--multiple county playgrounds, bounce house, Busch Gardens, Water Country, and of course Colonial Williamsburg. There are so many restaurants you could pr ...Read More obably go to one every night for 2 or 3 months and not repeat any! The sense of community is nice--lots of stay at home Mom's and retirees who help to keep our area safe and keep everyone in the know of things...every.tiny.little.thing.
There are definitely many pluses to Williamsburg but please make sure you are willing to pay a little(and sometimes a lot) extra for these things. The theme parks around here comes at a hefty price, housing is quite expensive with the HOA's being very strict. The shopping is mediocre at best, we do have the premium outlets with stores that you can find at just about every "city" you visit. The nightlife is almost non-existent..there are a few bars in Colonial Williamsburg but they are usually crawling with students from the local college.
The jist of this is that Williamsburg is a great place if you have a family or if you are a retiree who has the money to throw about for extra this and extra that, but couples or families making a median-to-low salary should probably steer clear or you will end up being stuck in a lovely town with no money to enjoy in it. Another thing I should mention is that Williamsburg is very difficult for teens and they tend to be mischievous since there is not much of a "teen scene." I know this personally from growing up here as a teen.
Be sure to vacation this lovely town first! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Williamsburg? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jamestown Field Park
      Bicentennial Park
      Bicentennial Park
      Palace Green
      Unknown Name
      St Stephen Lutheran Church Playground
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Kimball Theatre
      Weaver
      Crim Dell Amphitheater
      Gunsmith
      Shoemaker
      Zable Stadium
      Play Booth Theater
      Muscarelle Museum of Art

      Food & Drink

      The Williamsburg Winery Tasting Room and Wine Bar
      DoG Street Pub
      Hair of the Dog Bottle Shop
      Baskin-Robbins
      Rick's Cheese Steak Shop
      Brickhouse Tavern
      Paul's Deli
      Green Leafe Cafe

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Williamsburg? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Williamsburg.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      14%

      11% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Williamsburg? The cost of living in Williamsburg is 119/100 - which is 10% higher than Virginia.
      Williamsburg
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Williamsburg? Williamsburg crime rates are 1,748, which are 9% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,748 per 100k people

      25% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 58

      25% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Williamsburg? The median income in Williamsburg is $59,288 which is 10% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $59,2887% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,87810% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Williamsburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Riverside Doctors Hospital Williamsburg

      Pharmacies

      Merrimac Trl & Parkway Apartments
      Merrimac Trl & Colonial Towne Apartments
      Walgreens
      Merrimac Trl & Priorslee Ln
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Newtown Prof'l Cntr
      Newtown Prof'l Cntr
      Personal Touch Salon
      VCU/MCV Offices
      Colonial Parkway Professional Center
      Chohany Dr Office
      Pittman Medical Office

      C+ Housing

      What are Williamsburg home prices? Williamsburg home prices are $334,100 - which is 35% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $334,10081% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15321% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Williamsburg have good schools? The Williamsburg graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      82%

      70% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      19% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Williamsburg a good place to live? Williamsburg has an overall rating of 64% from 24 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      24 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      55%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      22 total surveys

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