Population 5,269 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Williston North
Household size in Williston North
| Period | Williston North | Williston | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.43 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.39 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.48 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.29 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.14 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Williston North are small: just 2.24 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.43, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Williston North
| Period | Williston North | Williston | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 45.2 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 43.1 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 40.9 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.2 | 45.4 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +0.2 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Williston North skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.9, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Williston North
| Period | Williston North | Williston | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.3% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 10.4% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Williston North than nationally: 13.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Williston North
Renters in Williston North
| Period | Williston North | Williston | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 17.2% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 22.9% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 20.2% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 24.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +7.2 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Williston North is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Williston North
| Period | Williston North | Williston | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 9.0% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Williston North is close to the national rate: 10.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Williston overall (9.0%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Williston North
| Period | Williston North | Williston | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1988 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1991 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1993 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Williston North is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Williston as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Williston North
| Period | Williston North | Williston | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $946 | $1,087 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,075 | $1,083 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,468 | $1,458 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,792 | $1,883 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$847 | +$796 | +$428 | +$606 |
The median renter in Williston North pays $1,792 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $847 a month from 2006–10, a 90% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Williston North
Bachelor's degrees in Williston North
| Period | Williston North | Williston | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.4% | 52.3% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.1% | 53.3% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.0% | 60.0% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.7% | 54.5% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +2.2 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Williston North is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Williston North
| Period | Williston North | Williston | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 95.1% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 96.6% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 95.1% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 96.4% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Williston North: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Williston. The share with a diploma is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Williston North
| Period | Williston North | Williston | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 4.5% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Williston North has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.7 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Williston North compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston North | 2.24 | 48.2 | 13.7% | 18.8% | 10.6% | 1990 | $1,792 | 56.7% | 96.1% | 2.2% |
| South Burlington North | 2.07 | 39.2 | 9.7% | 43.9% | 4.2% | 1984 | $1,652 | 56.6% | 98.8% | 5.4% |
| Centennial | 1.95 | 22.1 | 2.8% | 73.2% | 2.4% | 1978 | $1,773 | 85.7% | 100.0% | 3.7% |
| South End | 2.11 | 30.5 | 4.7% | 52.0% | 3.2% | 1972 | $1,676 | 72.3% | 97.4% | 3.9% |
| Old North End | 1.92 | 28.1 | 10.1% | 74.8% | 5.6% | 1947 | $1,572 | 58.5% | 93.1% | 5.1% |
| New North End | 2.24 | 45.4 | 5.7% | 29.0% | 3.5% | 1969 | $1,635 | 56.0% | 94.7% | 3.5% |
| Malletts Bay | 2.23 | 50.9 | 5.0% | 15.2% | 16.8% | 1974 | $1,228 | 40.0% | 93.3% | 2.6% |
| New Auburn | 2.23 | 35.8 | 10.6% | 64.9% | 7.2% | 1944 | $979 | 16.5% | 92.5% | 11.7% |
| Haines Corner | 2.21 | 47.0 | 13.1% | 19.3% | 9.2% | 1982 | $1,024 | 28.3% | 95.0% | 4.4% |
| West Market Square Historic District | 1.66 | 42.0 | 10.7% | 81.9% | 12.2% | 1940 | $961 | 30.5% | 95.1% | 6.5% |
| Webster | 2.20 | 22.6 | 3.8% | 72.3% | 7.6% | 1979 | $1,261 | 71.2% | 95.6% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Williston North. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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