At a Glance
Median Income
$59,776
$29,060 per capita
Home Value
$218,900
Zillow: $285,138
Median Rent
$961/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
516/100K
3,502/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Williston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 0.9% (75% 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 $285,138. 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.
Safety & Crime
Williston reports 516 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,502/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,055
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,776
Per Capita$29,060
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$20,939M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,900
Rent$961
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$285,138
Housing Units1,031
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent516/100K
Property3,502/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault442/100K
Burglary811/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,032/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 669 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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