Living in Williston Park, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williston Park · Census data 2020–2024
Williston Park has 7,542 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $156,382 (82% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $739,800, the median rent is $2,171/month.
Williston Park at a glance
- Population
- 7,542
- Median age
- 40.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $156,382State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $739,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,171/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Williston Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 82% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 75% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Williston Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williston Park the median home value is $739,800, 122% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,171 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,749 a month in housing costs.
Williston Park median household income
The median household income in Williston Park is $156,382 and the income per person is $60,145. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Williston Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,652
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.97
Williston Park demographics
- Population
- 7,542
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 2,531
- Foreign-born
- 18.1%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williston Park ›
Education in Williston Park
53% of adults 25 and older in Williston Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 24.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williston Park
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 62.5%
- Public transit
- 14.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Williston Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston Park | 7,542 | $156,382 | $739,800 | $2,171 |
| East Williston | 2,611 | $214,750 | $1,068,500 | — |
| Albertson | 4,891 | $132,955 | $803,900 | $2,703 |
| Herricks | 3,907 | $135,208 | $825,400 | $3,501 |
| Mineola | 21,211 | $137,739 | $651,200 | $2,415 |
| Searingtown | 4,720 | $212,344 | $1,100,700 | — |
| Garden City Park | 7,914 | $149,800 | $834,500 | $2,009 |
| Roslyn Heights | 6,975 | $175,263 | $975,400 | $3,408 |
| Manhasset Hills | 3,692 | $165,536 | $1,057,800 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Williston Park, NY?
The median household income in Williston Park is $156,382, 82% 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 Williston Park?
The median home value in Williston Park is $739,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Williston Park?
The median gross rent in Williston Park is $2,171 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Williston Park, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 82% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 75% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Williston Park?
The median age in Williston Park is 40.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Williston Park?
The average commute to work in Williston Park is 39 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williston Park?
The unemployment rate in Williston Park is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williston Park?
53% of adults in Williston Park 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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