Housing in James City County too high for seniors, working families, study shows

This story was reported and written by WHRO media partner Williamsburg Watch.

Barbara Watson, social services director for James City County, said the fastest growing group of people she serves are seniors who can no longer afford to live in the county.

The service workers the county relies on for its tourism and retail services are also struggling to keep up — more than 4,000 families spend more than 35% of their income on rent, according to county figures…

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