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Williamsburg
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A

Williamsburg is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 143,290. Williamsburg is in Kings County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Williamsburg offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Williamsburg there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Williamsburg and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Williamsburg are above average.

About

About Williamsburg...
Population
143,290

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,040,386
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,860
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    84%
  • Own
    16%
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Williamsburg Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    735.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    184.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    225.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,710
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    98.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$80,845
National
$69,021
Families with Children
31%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    18%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    18%
    national  11%

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