Living in Williston, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williston · Census data 2020–2024
Williston has 2,870 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $39,484 (43% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $105,100, the median rent is $677/month.
Williston at a glance
- Population
- 2,870
- Median age
- 40.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $39,484State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $105,100State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $677/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 54.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Williston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 30.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Williston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williston the median home value is $105,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $677 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,039 a month in housing costs.
Williston median household income
The median household income in Williston is $39,484 and the income per person is $26,005. 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Williston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,416
- Owner-occupied
- 54.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.4%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.27
Williston demographics
- Population
- 2,870
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 1,227
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williston ›
Education in Williston
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Williston have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williston
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 9.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.9%
Williston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston | 2,870 | $39,484 | $105,100 | $677 |
| Elko | 296 | $40,278 | $85,500 | $1,571 |
| Blackville | 1,778 | $21,742 | $80,400 | — |
| Springfield | 468 | $47,763 | $70,500 | $805 |
| Barnwell | 4,613 | $52,006 | $145,300 | $678 |
| Snelling | 219 | $51,500 | $64,400 | — |
| Salley | 288 | $34,340 | $219,400 | $675 |
| Hilda | 468 | $44,861 | $64,600 | $771 |
| New Ellenton | 2,837 | $58,476 | $174,200 | $691 |
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What is the median household income in Williston, SC?
The median household income in Williston is $39,484, 43% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $105,100, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Williston?
The median gross rent in Williston is $677 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Williston, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 30.5%.
What is the median age in Williston?
The median age in Williston is 40.4 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Williston?
The average commute to work in Williston is 22 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williston?
The unemployment rate in Williston is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williston?
18.6% 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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