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Williston, ND Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

mesafan2020

Moving to Williston -what should I know?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $84,309 in Williston. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbo...

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Reagan Alvarez

Best areas to explore in Williston?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts?

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Reagan Alvarez

Best areas to explore in Williston?

I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 42--F, so bundle up in winter. With a population of 27,964, Williston is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if y...

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Hannah Richardson

Rent in Williston getting crazy

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $84,309 in Williston. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $262,700 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid....

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loving_stella16

Is public transit usable in Williston?

OK so I'm a 32-year-old writer and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 42--F, so bundle up in winter. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? TIA! Traffic can be rough during ...

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austinlife2020

Rent vs buy in Williston -what makes sense?

Hey, I'm a 53-year-old police officer and Homes are going for about $262,700 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Williston sits at 459.2 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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loving_stella16

Williston in the winter -how bad?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,106/month for a decent place. Median household income is $84,309, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I ...

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Katherine

Grocery stores in Williston -recommendations?

Hello, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 42--F, so bundle up in winter. You can expect to pay around $1,106 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Williston sits at 459.2 per 100K. Median household income is $84,309, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate...

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Luke R.

Healthcare options in Williston?

First post here. Homes are going for about $262,700 on average. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Owen Martin

Best hidden gems in Williston

We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 27,964 people. What would you do?

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Mackenzie Ward

Housing market in Williston right now

Alright, Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots?

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Janice R.

Should I move to Williston or stay in Kansas City?

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 30s, and You can expect to pay around $1,106 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,964 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation? I'd sa...

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mesafan2020

Best industries in Williston right now

Random thought, It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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greyson_life

Best neighborhoods to rent in Williston?

Hey, Average temperature is around 42--F, so bundle up in winter. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,964 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. T...

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loving_stella16

Day-to-day life in Williston, ND

With a population of 27,964, Williston is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kn...

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greyson_life

Cheapest neighborhoods in Williston?

I've been here for 11 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 27,964 people. You can expect to pay around $1,106 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Evelyn Gray

What I wish I knew before living in Williston

Alright, Household incomes average around $84,309 in Williston. The median home value here is around $262,700, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The pa...

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Adrian Reed

Day-to-day life in Williston, ND

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Household incomes average around $84,309 in Williston. Average temperature is around 42--F, so bundle up in winter. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $262,700, which seems about average. Night life...

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