Living in Williston, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williston · Census data 2020–2024
Williston has 28,056 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $79,381 (4% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $286,200, the median rent is $1,122/month.
Williston at a glance
- Population
- 28,056
- Median age
- 32State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $79,381State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $286,200State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $1,122/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 47.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Williston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Williston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williston the median home value is $286,200, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,122 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,974 a month in housing costs.
Williston median household income
The median household income in Williston is $79,381 and the income per person is $45,046. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Williston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,107
- Owner-occupied
- 47.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.9%
- Vacant
- 24.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.42
Williston demographics
- Population
- 28,056
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 11,360
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williston ›
Education in Williston
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Williston have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williston
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Williston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston | 28,056 | $79,381 | $286,200 | $1,122 |
| Trenton | 406 | $107,417 | $305,400 | $617 |
| Epping | 124 | $67,174 | $209,000 | — |
| Alexander | 255 | $121,953 | $229,200 | $1,375 |
| Ray | 714 | $72,031 | $227,600 | $988 |
| Bainville | 334 | $92,917 | — | $788 |
| Arnegard | 201 | $80,536 | $323,800 | — |
| Fairview | 971 | $86,667 | $171,600 | $725 |
| Watford City | 6,039 | $102,260 | $408,500 | $1,336 |
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What is the median household income in Williston, ND?
The median household income in Williston is $79,381, 4% higher than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (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 $286,200, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Williston?
The median gross rent in Williston is $1,122 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Williston, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Williston?
The median age in Williston is 32 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Williston?
The average commute to work in Williston is 18 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williston?
The unemployment rate in Williston is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williston?
25.8% 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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