Living in Williston, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williston · Census data 2020–2024
Williston has 3,154 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $61,111 (18% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $252,700, the median rent is $969/month.
Williston at a glance
- Population
- 3,154
- Median age
- 41.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $61,111State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $252,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $969/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Williston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Williston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williston the median home value is $252,700, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $969 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,683 a month in housing costs.
Williston median household income
The median household income in Williston is $61,111 and the income per person is $31,590. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Williston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,101
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.82
Williston demographics
- Population
- 3,154
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 1,054
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williston ›
Education in Williston
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Williston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Williston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston | 3,154 | $61,111 | $252,700 | $969 |
| East Williston | 520 | $11,692 | — | $779 |
| Raleigh | 499 | $70,129 | — | $482 |
| Williston Highlands | 3,666 | $79,662 | $228,400 | $723 |
| East Bronson | 2,649 | $51,898 | $147,500 | — |
| Archer | 958 | $41,058 | $184,800 | $913 |
| Bronson | 1,600 | $61,923 | $169,900 | $869 |
| Micanopy | 747 | $74,038 | $233,200 | $1,094 |
| McIntosh | 333 | $62,300 | $275,000 | $1,958 |
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What is the median household income in Williston, FL?
The median household income in Williston is $61,111, 18% lower 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?
The median home value in Williston is $252,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Williston?
The median gross rent in Williston is $969 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is Williston, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Williston?
The median age in Williston is 41.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Williston?
The average commute to work in Williston is 23 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williston?
The unemployment rate in Williston is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williston?
21.7% of adults in 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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