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Williston, FL

Williston, FL.

Population: 15,521 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Williston, FL is $294,050 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,950 after a median 101 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coastalflooding, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$294,050

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

101

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$294,050
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.4%
10-year appreciation
+122.9%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$301,237
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$240,950
Median list price
$285,900
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
-10.8%
Median days on market
101 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
84
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
65
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
WILLISTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WILLISTON MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL, JOYCE M. BULLOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cabot/Koppers (20.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,182
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,103

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Williston Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH OCALA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+554 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
10.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,260
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
58.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,427
Average weekly wage
$784
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
193

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WillistonState medianUS median
Median home value$294,050$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$240,950$359,990$325,000
Median days on market101 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,260$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Williston, FL?
$294,050.
What is the median sale price in Williston, FL?
$240,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Williston, FL?
Median days on market: 101 days.
What is typical rent in Williston, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,624/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Williston, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, hurricane.
Is Williston, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Williston, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Williston, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Williston, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Williston, FL?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Williston, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Williston, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Williston

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