Cost of Living in Williamsport, PA

Population: 27,629 • 2026 Data

$49,363
Median Household Income
-36% vs national
$825
Median Monthly Rent
-39% vs national
$146,500
Median Home Value
-57% vs national
6.1%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Williamsport

The median home value in Williamsport, PA is $146,500. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $825, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $887.

Rent-to-income ratio: 20.1%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Williamsport, PA is $49,363. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%, with a labor force of 13,523 people.

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov