South Williamsport

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South Williamsport, PA

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A charming small town along Susquehanna River

Riverfront Restaurants Small Business College Great Schools

South Williamsport is a cozy community along the West Branch Susquehanna River, across the way from the Pennsylvania College of Technology and Lycoming College. This institution offers South Williamsport with a college-town vibe and a youthful presence. This small town is home to top-notch local restaurants and small businesses like the Buttery Biscuit and Mountaineer Lodge. Residents appreciate the excellent public schools in town like Rommelt Elementary School and the pet-friendly parks like Paws Park.

More retailers, restaurants, parks, entertainment options, and historic museums and sites can be found across the river. South Williamsport is surrounded by dense woodlands, while also sitting proximal to other small towns like Scranton. Residents have easy access to Interstate 180, so commuting is a breeze.

Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Rommelt El School

Public

Grades 5-6

177 Students

5
out of 10

Central Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

440 Students

4
out of 10

South Williamsport Area Junior-Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

503 Students

4
out of 10

South Williamsport Area Junior-Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

503 Students

4
out of 10

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.