Living in East Williston, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Williston · Census data 2020–2024
East Williston has 520 residents with a median age of 55.3. The median household income is $11,692 (84% lower than the Florida median), the median rent is $779/month.
East Williston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Williston at a glance
- Population
- 520
- Median age
- 55.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $11,692State: $74,568
- Median rent
- $779/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.6%
Is East Williston a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 84% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 33.6%; a poverty rate of 60.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in East Williston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Williston the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $779 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
East Williston median household income
The median household income in East Williston is $11,692 and the income per person is $11,938. 60.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in East Williston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 298
- Owner-occupied
- 27%
- Renter-occupied
- 73%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.00
East Williston demographics
- Population
- 520
- Median age
- 55.3
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 252
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Williston ›
Education in East Williston
1.6% of adults 25 and older in East Williston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Williston
- Unemployment rate
- 33.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 25.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 54.4%
East Williston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Williston | 520 | $11,692 | — | $779 |
| Williston | 3,154 | $61,111 | $252,700 | $969 |
| Raleigh | 499 | $70,129 | — | $482 |
| Williston Highlands | 3,666 | $79,662 | $228,400 | $723 |
| Micanopy | 747 | $74,038 | $233,200 | $1,094 |
| East Bronson | 2,649 | $51,898 | $147,500 | — |
| Archer | 958 | $41,058 | $184,800 | $913 |
| McIntosh | 333 | $62,300 | $275,000 | $1,958 |
| Bronson | 1,600 | $61,923 | $169,900 | $869 |
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What is the median household income in East Williston, FL?
The median household income in East Williston is $11,692, 84% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in East Williston?
The median gross rent in East Williston is $779 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is East Williston, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 84% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 33.6%; a poverty rate of 60.8%.
What is the median age in East Williston?
The median age in East Williston is 55.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
What is the unemployment rate in East Williston?
The unemployment rate in East Williston is 33.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Williston?
1.6% of adults in East Williston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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