Williamsburg is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. It had a population of 15,425 at the 2020 census. Located on the Virginia Peninsula, Williamsburg is in the northern part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It is bordered by James City County on the west and south and York County on the east.
Southeast
Williamsburg
James City County, VA
Population
15,486
Walk Score
63 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,274
Median home value
$385,600
Founded
1699
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Kingsmill Plantation · listed 1972
- Chandler Court and Pollard Park Historic District (Additional Documentation) · listed 1996
- College Terrace Historic District · listed 2021
- Oak Grove Baptist Church Historic District
- Oak Grove Baptist Church Historic District · listed 2023
- Whitaker's Mill Archeological Complex · listed 2008
Notable landmarks
- Archeological Site No. 44JC308 · listed 1993
- Carter's Grove · listed 1969
- Green Spring · listed 1978
- Norge Train Depot · listed 2009
- Riverview · listed 1996
- Armistead House · listed 2020
- Bruton Parish Poorhouse Archeological Site · listed 1982
- Bryan Manor · listed 1978
- Porto Bello · listed 1973
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