At a Glance
Median Income
$84,309
$46,116 per capita
Home Value
$262,700
Zillow: $375,622
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
437/100K
2,319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.6% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $84,309 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,116. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,228 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williston is $262,700 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,622. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Williston reports 437 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,319/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Williston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williston has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population27,964
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,087/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,309
Per Capita$46,116
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$7,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,759
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,700
Rent$1,106
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$375,622
Housing Units14,734
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent437/100K
Property2,319/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault342/100K
Burglary342/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation1,987 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Williston was founded in 1887.
The median home in Williston was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.