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Living in Williamsburg City, Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William & Mary in a compact independent city between the James and York rivers.
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Commute & how people work
About 18% of Williamsburg City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 20 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 19% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 45% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 14% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 12% | |
| 45 min or more | 9% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 57% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 8% | |
| Public transit | 2% | |
| Walk or bike | 13% | |
| Work from home | 18% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 77% passing Math and 78% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Williamsburg City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Two Drummers Butcher & BBQ Provisions, 118 2nd Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Food Lion, Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg
- Market House, 104 East Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- The Cheese Shop
Restaurants
- Charly's Airport Restaurant, 100 Marclay Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Chick-fil-A, 249 Richmond Road, Tribe Square, VA 23185
- Christiana Campbell's Tavern, 101 South Waller Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Gold Course Clubhouse Grill, 401 South England Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Hardee's, 538 Second Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- McDonald's, 329 2nd Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Cafes & coffee
- 1607 Coffee House, 1303 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Aromas Daily Grind, 240A Gooch Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188
- Baskin-Robbins, 416 Prince George Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Aromas, 431 Prince George Street, Williamsburg 23185
- Illy, 435 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Bakeries
- Carrot Tree Kitchens, 1303 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- The Bake Shop, 204 Armistead Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- DuBois Grocer, 305 East Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Big Ben's Funnel Cakes
- M. Sweets Confectionary
- Wythe Candy & Gourmet Shop
Bars & breweries
- 1619 Wine Pavilion, 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- DoG Street Pub, 401 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- The Virginia Beer Company, 401 2nd Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- The Williamsburg Winery Tasting Room and Wine Bar, 427 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Williamsburg Winery, 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Beste Brezeln und Bier
Shops & retail
- Best Buy, 210 Whittakers Trace, York County, VA 23185
- Colonial Sports, 1303 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Morrison's Flowers - Williamsburg Florist, 1303 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Target, 200 Marquis Parkway, York County, VA 23185
- Dollar General, 7115 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- William & Mary Spirit Shop and Bookstore, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Health & medical
- Ivy Williamsburg Kids, 457 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Quarterpath Dental, 1480 Quarterpath Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Williamsburg Urgent Care, 5239 Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23188
- Williamsburg Veterinary Clinic, 1303 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Animal Clinic Of Williamsburg, 628 Penniman Road, York County 23185
- Colonial Parkway Professional Center, 2225, Williamsburg 23185
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy, 1600 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Merrimac Trl & Colonial Towne Apartments
- Merrimac Trl & Douglas Dr
- Merrimac Trl & Parkway Apartments
- Merrimac Trl & Priorslee Ln
- Merrimac Trl & Queen Anne
Gyms & fitness
- Results Performance Training, 1303 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Aquatic Center, 205 Cottage Cove Lane, Williamsburg 23185
- Spa/Fitness Center, 1020 Kingsmill Road, James City County 23185
- Bluffs Circle Community Pool
Personal care
- Creative Nails, 1303 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Luxury Nails, 1480 Quarterpath Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Salon Gio, 1490 Quarterpath Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Spa of Colonial Williamsburg, 307 South England Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Supercuts, 1490 Quarterpath Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Finecutz, 240 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Hotels & lodging
- Colonial Houses, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel, 136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Griffin Hotel Gold Wing, 136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Williamsburg Inn, 136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Baymont, 505 York Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Best Western Historic District, 351 York Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Bluegreen Vacations Patrick Henry Sqr, Ascend Resort Collection, 249 York Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Banks
- Chase, 202, Williamsburg 23185
- Truist, 300 2nd Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Citizens and Farmers Bank, 1167 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Towne Bank, 1510 Quarterpath Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Hardware & home
- Coleman Nursery, 3000 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- A&J Supply Inc, 3116 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Auto services
- Ebbys Auto Painting And Detail, 535 Second Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Howard Motor Company, 102 2nd Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Advance Auto Parts, 454 Merrimac Trail, York County, VA 23185
- Meineke, 399 Second Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- NTB, 532 Second Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Auto Haus of Williamsburg, 212 2nd Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Churches & faith communities
- Walnut Hills Baptist Church, 1014 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg 23185
- Williamsburg Christian Church, 200 John Tyler Lane, Williamsburg 23185
- Bruton Parish Church, 201 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Grace Covenamt Presbyterian Church, 1677 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- New Quarter Baptist Church, 1753 Penniman Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Saint John's Baptist Church;Saint Johns Church, 1397 Penniman Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Other services
- Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Parkway Printshop, 537 Second Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Swan Cleaners, 1490 Quarterpath Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Swan's Cleaners, 240 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- The UPS Store
Gas stations
- Sunoco, York County 23185
- Valero, 602 York Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Amoco, 395 2nd Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Colonial Citgo, 803 Merrimac Trail, York County 23185
- Harris Teeter Fuel Center, 1530 Quarterpath Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Wawa, York County 23185
Convenience stores
- Sunoco Express, 1899 Pocahontas Trail, York County, VA 23185
- Wawa, 315 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- 7-Eleven, 4840 Longhill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
- Amoco, 395 2nd Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- dailystop, 401 Page Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Fas Mart, 602 York Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Williamsburg City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
Manufacturing & factories
- Anheuser-Busch
- Marina Electrical Equipment
- Printpak
Government & public sector
Major employers & offices
Business & industrial parks
- Busch Industrial Park
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Williamsburg City?
Williamsburg City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.62 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.62% a year).
How are the schools in Williamsburg City?
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 77% passing Math and 78% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Williamsburg City?
The average commute for Williamsburg City workers is about 20 minutes, and 64% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Williamsburg City?
About 18% of Williamsburg City workers already work from home.
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- 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
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