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Williston
  • Town in North Dakota
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Williston

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    B
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    1. Public Schools
      unavailable
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
    Williston is a town in North Dakota with a population of 27,368. Williston is in Williams County. Living in Williston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Williston there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Williston and residents tend to be conservative.
    Population
    27,368
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $220,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $994
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      246.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      44.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      3.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      246.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      950.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      202.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Williston

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,061
    National
    $69,021
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