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Williston Park

New York · 7,287 residents · 0.626 sq mi
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Williston Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $544,200. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 76% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,287
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,641 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11,599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+10%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Williston Park
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,602
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,737 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,592
+38%since 2000
from $29,521 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$544,200
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,472
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,065 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+53%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score26.7%(1,937)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(5,817)
Black0.8%(55)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(442)
Asian11.7%(852)
Other0.7%(49)
Diversity Score41.5%(3,026)
Diversity Score
42
+56%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
16.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williston Park, New York?

Williston Park, New York has about 7,287 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williston Park, New York earns about $97,602 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 $544,200, and the typical rent is about $1,472 a month.

How educated are people in Williston Park, New York?

About 41.8% 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 2.3% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 229 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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