Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
South Williamsport
South Williamsport, PA Area Guide
A charming small town along Susquehanna River
Riverfront
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,622
Average: $78,025
Education
1,408
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,059
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Williamsport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
440 Students
Public
Grades K-5
177 Students
South Williamsport Area Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
503 Students
South Williamsport Area Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
503 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Susquehanna State Park
- Reptiland
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.