Living in Williston Highlands, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williston Highlands · Census data 2020–2024
Williston Highlands has 3,666 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $79,662 (7% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $228,400, the median rent is $723/month.
Williston Highlands at a glance
- Population
- 3,666
- Median age
- 36.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $79,662State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $228,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $723/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Williston Highlands a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Florida median; home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Williston Highlands
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williston Highlands the median home value is $228,400, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, which is 14.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,475 a month in housing costs.
Williston Highlands median household income
The median household income in Williston Highlands is $79,662 and the income per person is $53,939. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Williston Highlands: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,344
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.95
Williston Highlands demographics
- Population
- 3,666
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 1,242
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williston Highlands ›
Education in Williston Highlands
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Williston Highlands have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williston Highlands
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Williston Highlands vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston Highlands | 3,666 | $79,662 | $228,400 | $723 |
| Williston | 3,154 | $61,111 | $252,700 | $969 |
| East Williston | 520 | $11,692 | — | $779 |
| Raleigh | 499 | $70,129 | — | $482 |
| East Bronson | 2,649 | $51,898 | $147,500 | — |
| Bronson | 1,600 | $61,923 | $169,900 | $869 |
| Rainbow Lakes Estates | 3,762 | $50,429 | $160,400 | $1,030 |
| Otter Creek | 142 | $63,295 | $30,800 | — |
| Archer | 958 | $41,058 | $184,800 | $913 |
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What is the median household income in Williston Highlands, FL?
The median household income in Williston Highlands is $79,662, 7% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Williston Highlands?
The median home value in Williston Highlands is $228,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Williston Highlands?
The median gross rent in Williston Highlands is $723 per month, about 14.5% of household income.
Is Williston Highlands, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Florida median; home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Williston Highlands?
The median age in Williston Highlands is 36.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Williston Highlands?
The average commute to work in Williston Highlands is 27 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williston Highlands?
The unemployment rate in Williston Highlands is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williston Highlands?
17.3% of adults in Williston Highlands 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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