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Williamsport
  • Town in Pennsylvania
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Williamsport

#7 in Best Places to Live in Lycoming County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Williamsport is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 27,908. Williamsport is in Lycoming County. Living in Williamsport offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Williamsport there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Williamsport and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Williamsport are above average.
    Population
    27,908
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $117,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $808
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      165.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      38.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      42.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      296.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,916.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      67.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      19%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Williamsport

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,060
    National
    $69,021
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