At a Glance
Median Income
$47,404
$20,841 per capita
Home Value
$155,200
Zillow: $188,586
Violent Crime
139/100K
2,573/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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
3.2 / 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 $47,404 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,841. 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 10,950 business establishments, including 1,092 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williston is $155,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,586. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Williston reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,573/100K.
Education
25.3% of adults in Williston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williston has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population260
Median Age64.9 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,404
Per Capita$20,841
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,200
Rent
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$188,586
Housing Units113
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property2,573/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation598 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Williston was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.