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Williamsburg, NY
Williamsburg · Kings County · NY 11211
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$1.1M
Median Price
83/100
Walk Score
9/10
Schools
15 min
to Midtown Manhattan, NY
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
B+Walkability
83/100
WYLT Score64/100
Our Take
Williamsburg is a walk‑tastic, transit‑friendly hotspot with great nightlife, but the price tag is huge and the streets are always busy. If you’re comfortable with high rent and crowded streets, it can be fun, but most people will find the cost and noise hard to handle for long‑term living.
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The Good
- ✓Walkscore of 100 means everything is on foot
- ✓Excellent L train and subway options keep Manhattan commute short
- ✓Vibrant food, bars, and cultural spots make the area lively
- ✓High concentration of public schools and universities
Real Talk
- !Median home price over $1.1M and rent around $2,300 makes it unaffordable for most families
- !Noise and crowds are constant; streets and parks are often packed
- !Limited quiet residential areas and few large parks
- !Owner-occupied units are a minority; the neighborhood is mostly renters
- $Parking is scarce and expensive or requires a permit
- $Utilities can be high in many apartment buildings
- $Many condos and co‑ops have substantial HOA fees
Best For
young professionalsstudentsartistssocialites
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Williamsburg, NY
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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