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About Williams
City in Coconino County, ArizonaWilliams is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, located west of Flagstaff. As of the 2020 census, Williams had a population of 3,202. It lies on the routes of Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40. It is also the southern terminus of the Grand Canyon Railway, which takes visitors to Grand Canyon Village. Also known as the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon", Williams was the last city on Historic Route 66 to be bypassed by Interstate 40. The Historic Downtown District covers six blocks.
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Housing in Williams
The typical Williams home is worth about $452,000, up 0.6% in a year, 8% above the Arizona typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Williams
Safety Grade D
Williams reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 89% report less.
Schools in Williams
All Williams schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Williams’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 52% of Arizona’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AZ. Ratings are from neighbors.
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