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Williston, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
302 Population 1,162/sq mi density
$106,389 Median Income $39,414 per capita
$455,600 Home Value $354,563 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
161 Violent Crime/100K 5,636 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Williston, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,389
42% above
$39,414 per capita
Home Value
$455,600
62% above
Zillow: $354,563
Violent Crime
161/100K
58% below
5,636/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
10% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 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)

Income
142%
Home Value
162%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $106,389 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,414. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 732 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williston is $455,600 , 62% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,563. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Safety & Crime

Williston reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,636/100K.

Education

30.2% of adults in Williston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population302
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density1,162/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,389
Per Capita$39,414
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A
Home Value$455,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$354,563
Housing Units68
Rent Burden31.8%

Crime

F
Violent161/100K
Property5,636/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,061/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation25 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Williston was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.