Williamston
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About Williamston
City in Michigan, United StatesWilliamston is a city in Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,819 at the 2020 census. Williamston is located east of the city of Lansing and borders Williamstown Township to the north and Wheatfield Township to the south. The Red Cedar River and M-43 run through the center of the city.
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How Williamston ranks
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Housing in Williamston
The typical Williamston home is worth about $331,000, up 2.8% in a year, 24% above the Michigan typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Williamston
Safety Grade B+
Williamston reports less crime per resident than 71% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Work & commute in Williamston
Full picture →Most working residents leave Williamston for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Lansing (19%), East Lansing (9%) and Meridian (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Health in Williamston
Health Grade A−
Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 94% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Michigan
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Williamston
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Williamston
Full climate →Williamston has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Williamston
All Williamston schools →School Grade A
The public schools Williamston’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 91% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
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 MI. Ratings are from neighbors.
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