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Williamston
  • Town in Michigan
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Williamston

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      C+
    Williamston is a town in Michigan with a population of 3,845. Williamston is in Ingham County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Williamston offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Williamston and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Williamston are highly rated.
    About Williamston...
    Population
    3,845
    Town near
    Lansing
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $178,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $961
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      177.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      25.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      25.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      432
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      75.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Williamston

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,961
    National
    $69,021
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