Williston 70 Excellent
Williston Livability #163 ranked city in Maryland#6,706 ranked city in the USARanks better than 77% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Williston

PROS
  • Employment Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Housing Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Ratings Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Williston transportation information

      Statistic Williston Maryland National
      Average one way commute0min32min26min
      Workers who drive to work100.0%73.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%8.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Williston, MD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).