Living in Williston, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williston · Census data 2020–2024
Williston has 10,144 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $106,967 (32% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $475,800, the median rent is $1,832/month.
Williston at a glance
- Population
- 10,144
- Median age
- 45.4State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $106,967State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $475,800State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,832/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Williston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median.
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 $475,800, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,832 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,232 a month in housing costs.
Williston median household income
The median household income in Williston is $106,967 and the income per person is $60,542. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Williston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,772
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.28
Williston demographics
- Population
- 10,144
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 4,421
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williston ›
Education in Williston
54.9% of adults 25 and older in Williston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 25.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Williston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston | 10,144 | $106,967 | $475,800 | $1,832 |
| St. George | 812 | $109,464 | $376,800 | $1,394 |
| South Burlington | 20,756 | $106,667 | $443,400 | $1,787 |
| Essex Junction | 10,803 | $89,257 | $407,500 | $1,544 |
| Winooski | 8,293 | $79,522 | $381,500 | $1,643 |
| Richmond | 4,159 | $108,235 | $432,200 | — |
| Hinesburg | 4,718 | $112,539 | $463,400 | $1,651 |
| Jericho | 1,346 | $89,740 | $480,400 | $1,755 |
| Shelburne | 7,969 | $115,963 | $588,100 | $1,442 |
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What is the median household income in Williston, VT?
The median household income in Williston is $106,967, 32% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $475,800, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Williston?
The median gross rent in Williston is $1,832 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Williston, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Williston?
The median age in Williston is 45.4 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Williston?
The average commute to work in Williston is 20 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williston?
The unemployment rate in Williston is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williston?
54.9% 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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