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Williamsburg, IA

Williamsburg, IA.

Population: 4,582 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Williamsburg, IA is $276,551 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 30 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$276,551

Median home value

+5.2%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$276,551
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
5-year appreciation
+32.9%
10-year appreciation
+65.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$276,551
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,000
Median list price
$269,900
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+10.9%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
9
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$688/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$770/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,284/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,549/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.4 : 1
Schools include
Mary Welsh Elementary, Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School, Williamsburg Virtual Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Bellevue Farms Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWN, ST LUKES HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
37.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,280
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,209
Average weekly wage
$978
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WilliamsburgState medianUS median
Median home value$276,551$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$270,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,280$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Williamsburg, IA?
$276,551.
What is the median sale price in Williamsburg, IA?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Williamsburg, IA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Williamsburg, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $927/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Williamsburg, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Williamsburg, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Williamsburg, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Williamsburg, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Williamsburg, IA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Williamsburg, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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