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Williamsburg suits families who want strong schools and a slower pace at the top of the Peninsula. Williamsburg-James City County Schools is rated A- on Niche and ranks #3 in Hampton Roads. MrWilliamsburg put the greater Williamsburg median at $465,000 in March 2026. Redfin showed $374,752 inside the city itself in August 2026, from a small number of sales.

Buyers have more breathing room here than in most of the region. Inventory is up 31%, and homes averaged 51 days on market. If you're stationed at Fort Eustis or Langley, or just exploring the Peninsula, I'll help you sort out city versus county before you choose.

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Williamsburg by the numbers

Inventory is up and homes are taking longer to sell. That's a better setup for buyers than most of Hampton Roads.

Greater Williamsburg median

$465,000

MrWilliamsburg, March 2026

Homes for sale

+31%

More choice for buyers

Average days on market

51

More time to decide

Months of supply

3.2

Greater Williamsburg, March 2026

Williamsburg city$374,752

Hampton Roads overall$375,000

York County$443,516

Sources: Greater Williamsburg median, inventory, days on market and supply from MrWilliamsburg, March 2026. Williamsburg city and York County medians from Redfin, August 2026 (the city figure is a small sample). Hampton Roads overall median and supply from REIN, September 2026.

Is Williamsburg right for you?

Williamsburg is a schools-first choice at the top of the Peninsula. It rewards buyers who know which side of the city line they want.

You'll love it if

Schools come first: Williamsburg-James City County Schools is rated A- on Niche and ranks #3 in Hampton Roads
You're stationed at Fort Eustis, Langley, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown or Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown
You want time to shop: homes averaged 51 days on market
You want new construction options nearby: James City County had 77 new homes for sale in September 2026

Think twice if

Your daily commute is to the Southside through the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
You need a lower price: the greater-area median of $465,000 is well above the Hampton Roads median
You're relying on one city price: the Williamsburg city median comes from a small number of sales

City vs greater Williamsburg

There's no Williamsburg neighborhood guide yet. Here's what the numbers say about the two markets people mean by "Williamsburg."

City of Williamsburg

Median sale price: $374,752 (Redfin, August 2026)
That's right at the Hampton Roads median of $375,000
Small market: a few sales can swing the median a lot

Greater Williamsburg

Median sale price: $465,000 (MrWilliamsburg, March 2026)
Inventory up 31%, with 3.2 months of supply
77 new homes for sale in James City County (REIN, September 2026)
Williamsburg-James City County Schools: Niche A-, #3 in Hampton Roads

Price ranges vary a lot by community. Ask Craig for current numbers on the streets you're considering.

Commute and base access

Williamsburg sits at the top of the Peninsula. It works best when your job is on the Peninsula too.

Fort Eustis & Langley

Peninsula side

No bridge-tunnel between you and the gate

Naval Weapons Station & Coast Guard Training Center

Yorktown

Both draw buyers to the Williamsburg area

Southside & Norfolk

+30–60 min

Extra each way at rush hour through the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

Before you buy in Williamsburg

Buyers have more room here than in most of the region. These four checks help you use it well.

City or county

A Williamsburg mailing address can sit in the city or in James City County. Confirm which one, then check that locality's tax rate.

School zone

WJCC is rated A-, but your address sets your schools. Confirm the assigned elementary, middle and high school before you offer.

Use your leverage

With inventory up 31% and 51 average days on market, ask for closing costs, repairs or builder incentives.

Full monthly payment

With 30-year rates at 7.28% (Freddie Mac, October 1, 2026), price out principal, interest, taxes, insurance and HOA against your BAH.

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Williamsburg questions, answered

How good are Williamsburg schools?

Williamsburg-James City County Schools is rated A- on Niche and ranks #3 in Hampton Roads. Your assigned schools depend on your address, so check the zone for every home you like.

Is Williamsburg a buyer's market?

It's leaning that way. Greater Williamsburg had 3.2 months of supply and 51 average days on market in March 2026, with inventory up 31%.

Why are there two different Williamsburg prices?

The city of Williamsburg is small, with a median of $374,752 (Redfin, August 2026). The greater area, including James City County, had a $465,000 median (MrWilliamsburg, March 2026).

Is Williamsburg a good fit if I'm stationed at Fort Eustis?

It can be. You stay on the Peninsula and skip the bridge-tunnel. Drive the route at your report time before you choose a street.

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