Williston Park, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Williston Park is a small city in New York with a population of 7,508. Residents earn $152,656 per year, which is 103% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
7,508 Population 11,917/sq mi density
$152,656 Median Income $61,712 per capita
$731,700 Home Value $916,685 Zillow
$2,146 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$152,656 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$731,700 home value, $2,146/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $152,656
103% higher than US avg
Home Value $731,700
160% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 51.5%
53% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,146
85% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.6%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,508
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density11,917/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 68%

Economy

A+
Median Income$152,656
Per Capita$61,712
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute38 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$731,700
Rent$2,146
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$916,685

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression14.5%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation118 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.5%
High School+93.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Libraries63

Is Williston Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Williston Park receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Williston Park 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 Park is $152,656, which is significantly higher than the national average — 103% above $75,149. This places Williston Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Williston Park is $731,700, making it a premium housing market at 160% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,146 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Williston Park is a highly educated community — 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Williston Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Williston Park has a population of 7,508 with a density of 11,917 people per square mile. The median age is 40.7 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (67.6%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

7,508
Total Population
11,917
People / sq mi
40.7yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Williston Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.9%
5% below US avg
Spanish25.1%
87% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Williston Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Williston Park is $152,656, which is 103% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Williston Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$152,656
103% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,712
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.7 min
Work from Home8.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Williston Park is $731,700, 160% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,146 (85% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $916,685.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$731,700
160% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$916,685
Median List Price$975,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$975,000
$/Sq Ft$591
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,146
85% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate2.13%
In Williston Park, 25.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 14.5% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.6%
20% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma9.4%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression14.5%
Mental Distress13.9%
Physical Distress9.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Checkup Rate79.6%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Williston Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall18.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density11,917/sq mi
Coordinates40.7588°N, 73.6466°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 51.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.5%
53% above US avg
High School+93.9%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density11,917/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.7 min
Work from Home8.4%

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