At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$33,125 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $322,995
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,479/100K
2,773/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 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?
C+
2.8 / 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 $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,125. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williston is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,995. Median rent is $1,118/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Williston reports 1,479 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 289% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,773/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Williston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williston has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population490
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$33,125
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$1,118
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$322,995
Housing Units222
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,479/100K
Property2,773/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain54.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation481 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Williston was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.