Williston, MD

Maryland

Williston is a small town in Maryland with a population of 302. Residents earn $106,389 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
302 Population 1,162/sq mi density
$106,389 Median Income $39,414 per capita
$455,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,389 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$455,600 home value
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,389
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $455,600
62% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.2%
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How Williston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population302
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density1,162/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,389
Per Capita$39,414
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,590M
Commute39 min

Housing

A
Home Value$455,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation25 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute39 min
Broadband92.0%
Libraries3

Is Williston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Williston receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times, high obesity rates. Williston stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Williston is $106,389, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Williston among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Williston is $455,600, making it a premium housing market at 62% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Williston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Williston has a population of 302 with a density of 1,162 people per square mile. The median age is 27.7 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

302
Total Population
1,162
People / sq mi
27.7yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%
Female 43.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Williston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Williston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Williston is $106,389, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Williston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,389
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,414
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
IRS Avg AGI$61,309

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)732
County GDP$1,590M

Business (County)

Restaurants37
Healthcare47
Retail85
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,864
10% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Williston is $455,600, 62% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$455,600
62% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,864
10% above US avg
Effective Rate0.85%
In Williston, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.0% report depression. 24.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Williston vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma12.7%
COPD7.9%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity24.7%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death10,061/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access22.4%
Healthcare Facilities47

Crime Rates: Williston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Williston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall12.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation25 ft (8 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,162/sq mi
Coordinates38.8303°N, 75.8515°W
County FIPS24011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.1-point margin. 92.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.9%
D 29.9%

Winner: Republican by 38.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.2%
10% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.85
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,162/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities47
Restaurants37
Retail Stores85

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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