Williamsburg
Ranked #3 of 197 for living here. Walker's paradise — walk score 99. 10 public schools inside the area.
Homes for Sale in Williamsburg
Active listings and ZIP medians from RentCast, as of 2026-11-13. Each opens the home on Zillow. RentCast supplies no listing photos, so each card shows the home's exact spot on the map; the photos are on the listing it opens.
Apartments for Rent in Williamsburg
Active rentals and ZIP medians from RentCast. Confirm rent and availability on the listing. RentCast supplies no listing photos, so each card shows the home's exact spot on the map; the photos are on the listing it opens.
Schools & Day Care in Williamsburg
Public and private schools, colleges and licensed child care in and near Williamsburg.
Public Schools
New York City Public Schools inside Williamsburg.
Representative image| School | Standing | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Williamsburg | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
| Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design | Williamsburg | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
| Brooklyn Preparatory High School | Williamsburg | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
| A-Tech High School | Williamsburg | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Williamsburg | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
The district publishes annual School Quality Reports detailing student population demographics, survey responses, and unadjusted performance scale metrics. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.
Private Schools
Private schools inside Williamsburg.
Representative imageNone held here.
U.S. Department of Education, Private School Survey. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.
Higher Education
The largest colleges within four miles of Williamsburg.
Representative image| College | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | Private | 2.2 mi |
| CUNY Hunter College | Public | 3.7 mi |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | Public | 2.1 mi |
| Pace University | Private | 2.4 mi |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Straight-line distance.
Care & Essentials Near Williamsburg
The nearest of each, straight-line from the middle of the area. Tap a category for more. Hours and availability may vary.
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel1.7 mi
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai - Main Campus1.7 mi
- VA NY Harbor Healthcare System1.8 mi
- CityMD Williamsburg Urgent Care - Brooklyn0.2 mi
- Nao Medical - Williamsburg Urgent Care0.9 mi
- CityMD Greenpoint Urgent Care - Brooklyn0.9 mi
- Northside Pharmacy0.2 mi
- Organic Planet Pharmacy0.3 mi
- Rafieh Pharmacy0.7 mi
- Dépanneur0.2 mi
- CTown Supermarkets0.8 mi
- Key Food Supermarkets1.1 mi
Google Places; photos are of the nearest place listed.
Local & National Moving Companies
Movers serving Williamsburg, from local companies to national brands, and moving containers.
Representative imageNational and Interstate Moving Companies
For long-distance moves, including across state lines. How each one works and where it is licensed comes from its federal FMCSA record.
- United Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Mayflower TransitInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Allied Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- North American Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Atlas Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Bekins Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Wheaton World Wide MovingInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- National Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Arpin Van LinesInterstate mover · moves under Wheaton Van Lines, as arpin.com statesAcross state lines (federal household-goods authority)Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- International Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- JK Moving ServicesInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCKFranchise network · each location licensed on its own3 licensed companies in New York on the federal recordWebsite and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- College HUNKS Hauling Junk & MovingFranchise network · each location licensed on its own1 licensed company in New York on the federal recordWebsite and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- BellhopMoving broker · arranges the move with licensed carriersIts own carrier authority is not active; the carrier is named on your contractWebsite and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Piece of Cake Moving & StorageInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Roadway MovingInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
Moving Containers and Freight Services
Not a full-service move: the company drops off a container, you pack and load it, and they move it to your new home. Storage and loading help, where offered, are on each company’s site.
- U-PackMoving containers · you pack and load, they move the containerAcross state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- PODSMoving containers · you pack and load, they move the containerAcross state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- U-Haul U-BoxMoving containers · run by state companies1 licensed company in New York on the federal recordWebsite and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- 1-800-PACK-RATMoving containers · you pack and load, they move the containerAcross state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
FMCSA licensing and company census records (data.transportation.gov); local websites and ratings from Google Places; national companies' websites checked directly. FMCSA holds no service areas, so local movers are New York's; movers working only inside NY are licensed by the state and not listed here.
Why People Love Williamsburg
Where this area scores highest.
Explore Williamsburg
Neighborhood Intelligence™
- • 25% less crime than the city average
- • Watch for: criminal sexual assault, theft / larceny
Safety data through 2026-09-30.
Crime Snapshot
Compared to the New York average, per resident.
Official police incident data.
Compare Williamsburg
Put Williamsburg beside other New York neighborhoods.
Walkability & Lifestyle
Walk and transit scores from Walk Score; the rest from MySitti's neighborhood scores.
Pros & Cons
- Crime 25% lower than the city average
- Walker's Paradise (Walk Score 99)
- Strong transit (100/100)
- Plenty of parks and green space
- Great dining
- Vibrant nightlife
- Higher cost of living (rent 76% above the city median)
- Elevated criminal sexual assault risk
Drawn from the scores, crime record and rents on this page.
Quick Facts
- Location
- New York, NY
- ZIP Codes
- 11211, 11249
- Area
- 1.03 sq mi
- Population
- 66,121
- Median Home Price
- $1,890,000
- Median Rent
- $5,625/mo
- Neighborhood Score
- 87 / 100