Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Williston
Williston, VT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,878
Population
10,440
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Suburban town is ideal for commuters and outdoor lovers
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Williston is a suburban, family-friendly town with some of the best schools in Vermont. The high school is ranked in the top ten in the state. This small town values an active outdoor lifestyle as there is an abundance of parks. Williston boasts 279 acres of conservation areas, 256 acres of parkland, and 12 miles of trails. Find family and friends at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center for running, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and fat biking. This park also offers classes and summer camps in the winter and summer months. The town is quiet for most of the year, but does offer a few extremely unique events. Taste a New England favorite at the annual Williston Chowder Challenge, which also offers a variety of activities for kids.
Williston is extremely accessible and a great location for commuters. Interstate 89 runs through the town while the Burlington International Airport is a short drive away. The suburb is only 36 minutes from Montpelier. Williston is only 15 minutes from Burlington, the biggest city in Vermont, giving quick access to the University of Vermont and other main attractions.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$106,449
Average: $137,087
Education
4,818
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,822
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Williston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Williston, VT is $1,503 for a studio, $1,879 for one bedroom, and $2,278 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Williston has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,879/month
777 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Williston, VT is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
942 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
942 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cochran's Ski Area
- Perkins Geology Museum
- Intervale Center
- Green Mountain Audubon Center
- Birds of Vermont Museum
Military Bases
Airports
- Patrick Leahy Burlington International
- Plattsburgh International
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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.