Williston, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Barnwell County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,884 Population 322/sq mi density
$35,968 Median Income $26,948 per capita
$104,000 Home Value $151,105 Zillow
$685 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
596 Violent Crime/100K 4,034 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$35,968 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $685/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
596 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Williston, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,968
52% below
$26,948 per capita
Home Value
$104,000
63% below
Zillow: $151,105
Median Rent
$685/mo
41% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
596/100K
57% above
4,034/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
28.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
40% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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
48%
Home Value
37%
Rent
59%
Poverty
232%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
157%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Williston residents earn a median household income of $35,968 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,948. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 427 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williston is $104,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,105. Median rent is $685/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Williston reports 596 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,034/100K.

Education

16.7% of adults in Williston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williston has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,884
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,968
Per Capita$26,948
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty28.8%
County GDP$701M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,000
Rent$685
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$151,105
Housing Units1,509
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent596/100K
Property4,034/100K

Health

Obesity45.1%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death17,191/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation349 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Williston was built in 1989.
11.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.