Lead Paint Risk in Williamsburg city, Virginia
39.0%Pre-1978 Housing
2,248Pre-1978 Units
5,767Total Housing Units
3Census Tracts
How to Interpret This
This is an area-level screening signal based on Census housing-age data. It does not confirm lead paint in any specific home. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and certified inspection or testing is the only way to confirm a property-level hazard.
Reporter / Resident Story Kit
- 2,248 housing units in Williamsburg city were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 39.0%, compared with the state rate of 44.2%.
- Local questions: Which neighborhoods have the oldest housing stock? Are lead-safe renovation resources available? Do renters and families with young children know how to request testing?
Highest-Risk Census Tracts
Individual census tracts ranked by pre-1978 housing percentage. Showing the top 3 of 3 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 3702 | 735 | 1,427 | 51.5% | 331 | 190 | 94 | 71 | 49 |
| Census Tract 3703 | 759 | 1,966 | 38.6% | 164 | 382 | 131 | 0 | 82 |
| Census Tract 3701 | 754 | 2,374 | 31.8% | 157 | 161 | 221 | 56 | 159 |