The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01267 sells for about $499,622, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,863 a month.
ZIP 01267
The Williamstown housing market remains stable, driven by consistent demand from the academic community and limited inventory. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the area's desirability and constrained supply. Some figures, such as specific permit activity, were not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for academic professionals, families seeking a quiet community with strong educational ties, and retirees attracted to the cultural and natural amenities of the Berkshires.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.8% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01267
The area is served by the Williamstown Elementary School and Mount Greylock Regional School District, which are generally well-regarded within the region.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including seasonal flooding and winter storm impacts; insurance availability remains stable but premiums are subject to regional market adjustments.
Economic momentum is anchored by Williams College, which serves as the primary driver for local employment, infrastructure, and cultural development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with access to major regional routes like Route 2; public transit options are limited to local bus services.
The area features extensive access to the Berkshires for hiking and outdoor recreation, including the Hopkins Memorial Forest and proximity to local golf courses and cultural venues.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by the college population, with limited vacancy and a mix of long-term and student-focused housing.
The economy is heavily reliant on Williams College as the primary employer, supplemented by tourism, hospitality, and local government services.
Transportation is primarily served by regional highway corridors; public transit is limited to local bus routes connecting to nearby towns.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and the preservation of historic and affordable housing stock.
The Town of Williamstown Assessor performs annual property valuations to ensure assessments reflect current fair market value.
The area is served by the Mount Greylock Regional School District and local municipal utility services.
Property insurance is standard for the region, with premiums influenced by local wildfire and flood risk assessments.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A prominent cultural institution located on the college campus.
A large research forest offering extensive hiking trails.
A historic and highly-rated golf course serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.