East Williston, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Alachua County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
671 Population 223/sq mi density
$744 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher

East Williston, FL

At a Glance

Median Rent
$744/mo
36% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
96% below
60.9% high school+
Unemployment
22.0%
511% above
61.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How East Williston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Williston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Rent
64%
Poverty
492%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
611%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Williston a Good Place to Live?

F
1.1 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

1.3% of adults in East Williston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 60.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Williston has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population671
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density223/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$12,437
Unemployment22.0%
Poverty61.0%
County GDP$20,939M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227

Housing

Home Value
Rent$744
Ownership24.4%
Zillow$285,138
Housing Units351
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,032/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation79 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+60.9%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute21 min
Broadband57.1%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in East Williston was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 669 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.