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Williamsport, PA

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A historic suburb home to two universities

Historic Architecture Wooded University Suburban Industrial

Williamsport is a wonderful blend of dense woodlands, residential neighborhoods, college campuses, and industrial areas. This bustling suburb features historic architecture, museums, and sites that make the city unique. Residents and visitors alike enjoy strolling down Millionaires’ Row, a historic stretch of Victorian mansions and landmark churches from the 1800s. Nearby, you’ll find top-notch local establishments like Bullfrog Brewery, Franco’s Lounge Restaurant and Music Club, and the Brickyard Restaurant and Ale House. There are two universities in Williamsport: Pennsylvania College of Technology and Lycoming College, both nearing the Susquehanna River. The city caters to families and students, offering affordable apartments and houses for rent.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Williamsport, PA is $777 for a studio, $1,150 for one bedroom, $1,194 for two bedrooms, and $1,388 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Williamsport has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,150/month
670 Sq Ft
House
$3,402/month
267 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Williamsport, PA is 1.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Williamsport is 6.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $777 - $1,388. You can expect to pay 3.9% more for groceries, 19.9% more for utilities, and 25.1% more for transportation.

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Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Lycoming Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 4-6

548 Students

3
out of 10

Jackson El School

Public

Grades K-3

533 Students

3
out of 10

Curtin Middle School

Public

Grades 4-6

516 Students

3
out of 10

Cochran El School

Public

Grades K-3

508 Students

2
out of 10

Round Hills El School

Public

Grades K-5

288 Students

Rating Unavailable

Loyalsock Twp Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

343 Students

8
out of 10

WILLIAMSPORT AREA MS

Public

Grades 7-8

712 Students

5
out of 10

Loyalsock Twp Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

452 Students

8
out of 10

Williamsport Area Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,479 Students

5
out of 10

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Methodology

† 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.