Williston, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Alachua County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,055 Population 447/sq mi density
$59,776 Median Income $29,060 per capita
$218,900 Home Value $290,915 Zillow
$961 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,776 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$218,900 home value, $961/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Williston, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,776
20% below
$29,060 per capita
Home Value
$218,900
22% below
Zillow: $290,915
Median Rent
$961/mo
17% below
35.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Williston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
78%
Rent
83%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williston a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Williston residents earn a median household income of $59,776 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,060. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,212 business establishments, including 669 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williston is $218,900 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,915. Median rent is $961/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

19.5% of adults in Williston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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

Population3,055
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,776
Per Capita$29,060
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$20,939M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,900
Rent$961
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$290,915
Housing Units1,031
Rent Burden35.7%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,032/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation73 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Williston was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% 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.