Living in East Williston, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Williston · Census data 2020–2024
East Williston has 2,611 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $214,750 (150% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,068,500.
East Williston at a glance
- Population
- 2,611
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $214,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,068,500State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 97.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.3%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is East Williston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 150% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 152% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Williston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Williston the median home value is $1,068,500, 221% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
East Williston median household income
The median household income in East Williston is $214,750 and the income per person is $86,470. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Williston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 853
- Owner-occupied
- 97.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.5%
- Vacant
- 0.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 3.08
East Williston demographics
- Population
- 2,611
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 847
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Williston ›
Education in East Williston
68.3% of adults 25 and older in East Williston have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 31% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Williston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 52.2%
- Public transit
- 23.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
East Williston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Williston | 2,611 | $214,750 | $1,068,500 | — |
| Williston Park | 7,542 | $156,382 | $739,800 | $2,171 |
| Mineola | 21,211 | $137,739 | $651,200 | $2,415 |
| Albertson | 4,891 | $132,955 | $803,900 | $2,703 |
| Roslyn Heights | 6,975 | $175,263 | $975,400 | $3,408 |
| Carle Place | 5,188 | $145,500 | $744,400 | $2,327 |
| Searingtown | 4,720 | $212,344 | $1,100,700 | — |
| Herricks | 3,907 | $135,208 | $825,400 | $3,501 |
| Garden City Park | 7,914 | $149,800 | $834,500 | $2,009 |
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What is the median household income in East Williston, NY?
The median household income in East Williston is $214,750, 150% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Williston?
The median home value in East Williston is $1,068,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is East Williston, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 150% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 152% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in East Williston?
The median age in East Williston is 42.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Williston?
The average commute to work in East Williston is 38 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Williston?
The unemployment rate in East Williston is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Williston?
68.3% 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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