Apartments for rent in Williamsport, PA

The small city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania is home to slightly less than 29,000 people. Young adults (15-24) will feel welcome, as they make up an above-average percentage of the population. At an average age of just under 36, the city's residents are notably younger than most cities in Pennsylvania. Residents are fairly evenly split between renting (52%) and owning (48%) their residence. The trend is driven in part by a relatively low average rent of $786/month, which is $132 less than the state average.

Williamsport residents have an average commute of about 16 minutes, outperforming the state average of about 28 minutes. Many residents (34%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't extensively used. Walking (4%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

Compared to the national average, Williamsport has a relatively high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (23%). Additionally, 9% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are four primary industries in Williamsport: healthcare, retail, education, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 25% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 6% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just over $51,000, Williamsport workers take home less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Williamsport's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).