Signals
Williamstown
Dent
Opportunity
70 · Top 23%
vs76 · Top 13%
Climate
71 · Top 46%
vs69 · Bottom 45%
Physical resilience
82 · Top 20%
vs89 · Top 12%
Housing affordability
99 · Top 11%
vs97 · Top 15%
Access
93 · Top 46%
vs99 · Top 14%
Economic stability
67 · Top 36%
vs70 · Top 28%
Measured values
| Metric | Williamstown | Dent | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,705 | 11,973 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $89,414 | $86,636 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $43,872 | $47,188 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,982/sq mi | 1,914/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $278,600 | $282,500 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,266 | $1,108 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 81.7% | 82.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 3.7% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | 1.5% | 0.8% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% | 41.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 8.3% | 4.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 88°F | 86°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 26°F | 23°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 44.1" | 45.3" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 19 mi | 10 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 25.9 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 42.7 | 42.3 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Williamstown
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind, earthquake, coastal flooding.
Dent
Elevated or high exposure: tornado.
Your best match
Weight what matters to you. Your preferences stay in this browser and never change either Area Score.
Williamstown
77
Your Score
—
Area Score
Dent
83
Your Score
—
Area Score
Select your priorities to see which of the two fits them better.
Full profiles: Williamstown, NJ · Dent, OH · How this is calculated: methodology