Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Williamston
Williamston, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$969
Population
3,998
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Discover the charm of this quaint town near Lansing
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Affordable
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Historic
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Riverside
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Family-Friendly
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Active
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Convenient
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Close-Knit
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Situated on the Red Cedar River, just 15 miles east of Lansing, Williamston offers residents small-town community and charm with access to a host of big-city amenities. Especially known for its antique stores, Williamston boasts a slew of shops, restaurants, and bars in an old-fashioned downtown area on Grand River Avenue and Putnam Street.
The local farmers’ market, Dog Days of Summer, and the annual Red Cedar Jubilee bring the community together in Williamston. Michigan State University is located within close proximity to Williamston, offering plenty of educational, cultural, and athletic opportunities. Convenience to Route 43 and I-96 makes getting around from Williamston simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,821
Average: $113,097
Education
1,601
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,153
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Williamston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Williamston, MI is $776 for a studio, $969 for one bedroom, $1,339 for two bedrooms, and $1,171 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Williamston has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$969/month
576 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Williamston, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
408 Students
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
425 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
405 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
593 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harris Nature Center
- MSU Horticulture Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Capital Region International
- Bishop International
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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.