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Williamsburg city, VA: growth, migration and housing
Williamsburg city has 15,861 residents, up 2.6% since 2020 (-0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,059 households moved in and 1,001 moved out (+58 net), bringing in a net $22.9M of income. Median household income is $75,604, the median home $428,100 and median rent $1,407 a month.
In Virginia: 53rd of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 39th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 54th of 133 counties for median household income · 20th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Williamsburg city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| James City County, VA | 237 | $18.2M |
| York County, VA | 110 | $7.2M |
| Newport News city, VA | 94 | $5.2M |
| Hampton city, VA | 25 | $1.3M |
| Gloucester County, VA | 21 | $1.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Williamsburg city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| James City County, VA | 275 | $19.1M |
| York County, VA | 93 | $5.9M |
| Newport News city, VA | 79 | $3.6M |
| Richmond city, VA | 24 | $1.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.