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Williston Highlands

Florida · 3,666 residents · 11.318 sq mi
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Williston Highlands has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,662. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,280 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $228,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 134%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,666
+165%since 2000
from 1,386 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
324 / sq mi
+165%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−21%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024Williston Highlands
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,662
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,607 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,939
+275%since 2000
from $14,365 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+49.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.573
+5%since 2010
from 0.544 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,400
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+26%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,269)
Black3.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(54)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(237)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(2,936)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(576)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(154)
Diversity Score41.5%(1,522)
Diversity Score
42
+143%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2012
from 22.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston Highlands, Florida?

Williston Highlands, Florida has about 3,666 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williston Highlands, Florida?

The typical household in Williston Highlands, Florida earns about $79,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williston Highlands, Florida expensive?

In Williston Highlands, Florida, the median home is worth about $228,400, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Williston Highlands, Florida?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Williston Highlands, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williston Highlands, Florida?

About 8.3% of people in Williston Highlands, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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