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Williston Park

New York · 7,524 residents (2025 est.) · 0.626 sq mi
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Williston Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $739,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,542
+4%since 2000
from 7,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12,048 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 11,482 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+4%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,524 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Williston Park
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(414)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(568)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(529)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(392)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.6%(499)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.4%(788)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.7%(1,107)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(844)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.7%(1,257)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.8%(513)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.2%(394)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(237)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,382
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,737 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,145
+104%since 2000
from $29,521 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−4%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$739,800
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,171
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,065 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−18%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(6,359)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(313)
Asian7%(505)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(5,042)
Black1%(76)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(1,049)
Asian16.6%(1,252)
Other1.6%(123)
Diversity Score
63
+101%since 2009
from 31 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran7.3%(554)
Venezuelan2%(151)
Peruvian1.5%(111)
Puerto Rican1.1%(86)
Ecuadorian0.6%(49)
Spaniard0.6%(48)
Dominican0.3%(21)
Chilean0.2%(17)
Mexican0.2%(12)
Asian origin
Chinese5.3%(398)
Filipino3.2%(240)
Korean3.1%(234)
Asian Indian2.6%(197)
Taiwanese0.6%(47)
Bangladeshi0.6%(42)
Sri Lankan0.3%(25)
Pakistani0.1%(8)
Ancestry
Irish25.6%(1,933)
Italian16.1%(1,211)
German8.6%(646)
American4%(299)
English3.4%(259)
Polish2%(152)
Portuguese1.5%(115)
Scottish1.1%(85)
Greek0.8%(60)
West Indian0.8%(59)
Haitian0.8%(59)
Slovak0.7%(56)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.6%(48)
Czech0.6%(46)
Iranian0.6%(46)
Norwegian0.6%(42)
Dutch0.5%(41)
Hungarian0.5%(35)
Ukrainian0.5%(35)
Austrian0.4%(30)
Swedish0.4%(27)
British0.3%(23)
Israeli0.3%(19)
Lithuanian0.2%(16)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(15)
Armenian0.2%(14)
Swiss0.2%(14)
French0.2%(13)
Romanian0.2%(12)
Danish0.1%(10)
Croatian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Central American population · Largest Salvadoran population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 84.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 74.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 8.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.5%(1,050)
Married56.9%(1,731)
Widowed2.1%(63)
Divorced6.5%(199)
Women 15+
Never married24.3%(725)
Married56.1%(1,677)
Widowed9.6%(288)
Divorced10%(298)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston Park, New York?

Williston Park, New York has about 7,542 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williston Park, New York?

The typical household in Williston Park, New York earns about $156,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williston Park, New York expensive?

In Williston Park, New York, the median home is worth about $739,800, and the typical rent is about $2,171 a month.

How educated are people in Williston Park, New York?

About 53.0% of adults age 25 and over in Williston Park, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williston Park, New York?

About 3.2% of people in Williston Park, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williston Park, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Williston Park, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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