Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
11%
Williston
Williston, ND Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,072
Population
20,122
Renter Mix
55% Rent
Cherish the small-town values and big-city opportunities in Boomtown, USA
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Sitting near where the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers meet, Williston earned the nickname "Boomtown, USA" long before the Bakken oil fields put North Dakota on the national energy map. That energy-driven momentum reshaped the city into something bigger than its Great Plains roots might suggest, with a downtown core that carries a strong sense of local pride and wide-open spaces in every direction. Lake Sakakawea offers fishing and boating nearby, while Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site connects residents to the region's fur-trade past. Williston State College keeps the city anchored to education and community events year-round. Day-to-day life here leans practical and outdoorsy, with parks, golf courses, and a local dining and shopping scene. The city gives renters room to breathe without losing access to everyday conveniences. Apartment communities throughout Williston range from spacious two-bedroom units to larger townhome-style rentals built during the city's growth period. Many offer generous square footage that bigger metro markets rarely match at comparable price points, making Williston an appealing option for those who want comfortable, roomy living without the congestion of a large city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,748
Average: $102,773
Education
4,184
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,683
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Williston has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Williston, ND is $880 for a studio, $1,072 for one bedroom, $1,237 for two bedrooms, and $1,792 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Williston has decreased by -3.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,072/month
702 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Williston, ND is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
Public
Grades K-5
460 Students
Public
Grades K-5
429 Students
Public
Grades K-4
390 Students
Public
Grades K-5
322 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
597 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
120 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,263 Students
Public
Grades K-12
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Williston Basin International
Colleges
Top Apartments in Williston
Houses for Rent in Williston
Property Management Companies in Williston, ND
Princeton Management
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125
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21,159
Units
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62
Cities
7 Communities in Williston
Greystar
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3,494
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960,829
Units
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891
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3 Communities in Williston
Monarch Investment and Management Group
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320
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78,002
Units
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146
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3 Communities in Williston
Investors Management and Marketing
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51
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5,704
Units
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9
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Avenue5 Residential
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581
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129,613
Units
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224
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1 Community in Williston
Olympus Property
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64
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20,006
Units
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40
Cities
1 Community in Williston
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.