Williamstown
Neighborhood in Lawrence, Kansas
Douglas County 66073
$189,279
Average Value
Modest bungalows and ranch-style homes
Though Williamstown is out in the country, its narrow residential streets feature properties with lots of trees on a quarter to 1 acre of land. Despite being in Williamstown, homes are addressed to Perry. Most are bungalows and ranch-style houses built between the 1930s and 1950s, ranging from $110,000 to $220,000. Those who live on 3rd and Walnut streets have views of the wide-open farmland from their front yards, while others are shaded by the trees.Lake fun, hiking and horseback riding at Perry State Park
Perry State Park is a 12-mile drive from Williamstown. The park is home to Perry lake, with 11,150 acres of water to explore from the marinas. People are often out boating, kayaking and fishing around the lake, where there are also several sandy beaches for relaxing and swimming. Perry State Park has 20 miles of hiking/biking trails and 25 miles of horse trails. Crossroads Cowboy Church has its own guided trail ride for those who want to ride horses together from April through November.Public schools in Lecompton and Perry
Students attend Lecompton Elementary, which gets a B grade from Niche and is about 6 miles away in the small city of Lecompton. They’ll go on to Perry-Lecompton Middle and Perry-Lecompton High, each of which earns a C-plus grade with the buildings attached to each other in Perry. Students seeking post-secondary education may attend the University of Kansas in Lawrence.Rodeos at Crossroads Cowboy Church
The two churches on Oak Street include Williamstown Assembly of God, which used to be an elementary school, and Crossroads Cowboy Church. Crossroads, which was established in 2009, has made some big changes over the years. Bonnie Kern, a member of the church, says, “It started out in a tent. Then they built a big metal building. It had a dirt floor and it was heated by a wood stove and cooled by opening the doors and turning the fans on. In the winter time, we used to wear our farm clothes so we could stay warm. But now we have concrete floors, heating and air conditioning.” Kern adds that Crossroads is a bit different compared to other churches, as their worship music leans toward country Western genres, and they have their own rodeo arena. “You’ll see people in cowboy hats, cowboy boots and jeans,” says Kern. “Not a lot of outsiders come to the rodeos. It’s mostly parents, grandparents, relatives and the participants all cheering each other on.”Shopping and dining in Lawrence and Perry
Locals can take Highway 24 to Highway 59 for a 10-mile drive southeast to Lawrence. That’s where they can shop from dozens of big box retailers and dine at a wide variety of local and national chain restaurants. For a more small-town shopping and dining experience, Perry, about 4 miles west on Highway 24, has a Dollar General and a few local restaurants, like Gambino’s Pizza and Perry Bar & Grill, a rustic spot with open pool tables and live music. From Perry, it’s another 20-mile drive west on Highway 24 to Topeka. Travelers can also drive 45 miles east to Kansas City from Interstate 70 in Lawrence.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Luke L. Thompson
Luke L. Thompson
Responds QuicklyCOLDWELL BANKER AMERICAN HOME
(785) 329-9721
280 Total Sales
1 in Williamstown
$38,500 Price
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Michelle Gerety
Michelle Gerety
PIA FRIEND REALTY
(785) 329-4513
150 Total Sales
3 in Williamstown
$150K - $220K Price Range
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Christine Judd-Andrew
Christine Judd-Andrew
Platinum Realty LLC
(913) 648-9874
39 Total Sales
1 in Williamstown
$219,900 Price
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Chris Page
Chris Page
Better Homes and Gardens Real
(785) 329-9808
110 Total Sales
1 in Williamstown
$215,000 Price
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Annette Harper
Annette Harper
Coldwell Banker American Home
(785) 783-6304
352 Total Sales
1 in Williamstown
$38,500 Price
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Nicholas Lerner
Nicholas Lerner
MCGREW REAL ESTATE
(785) 592-3772
175 Total Sales
1 in Williamstown
$109,900 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 4th
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Parks in this Area
Perry State Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Williamstown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
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Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
31
Median Year Built
1950
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,322
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
95
Median Age
44
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,250
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,203
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.4%
Advanced Degrees
11.8%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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