Williamston, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,800 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,902 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$215,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$686 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$825 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ingham County
6
Lansing-East Lansing Metro Area
5
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ingham County
4
Lansing-East Lansing Metro Area
4
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 23
Feb 2 10 25
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 2 1 47
May 2 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 2 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 7%

Schools

Williamston Middle School
1 miles, NE 3.7 star

Colleges

Protege Academy
9 miles, NW
Michigan State University
10 miles, NW 3.7 star
Douglas J Aveda Institute
11 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Edward W Sparrow Hospital
13 miles, NW 3.2 star
McLaren Greater Lansing
14 miles, NW 4.1 star
Memorial Healthcare
23 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Bishop International Airport
34 miles, E 1.4 star
MBS International Airport
60 miles, NE 1 star