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Williston Park, New York

Williston Park, New York, in Nassau county, is 3 miles N of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 17 miles E of New York, New York. The village is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Williston Park has a population of 7,261.

The People and Families of Williston Park

In Williston Park, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williston Park had a median family income of $83,223. People in Williston Park generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Williston Park than most places. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Williston Park gave more campaign money ($7,494) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Williston Park Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Williston Park. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Williston Park, 82% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Williston Park, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Williston Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWilliston Park Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Williston Park Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Williston Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Williston Park Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Williston Park People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Williston Park Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Williston Park, NY

Comparing Williston Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times13
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Affordability of Rents12
Housing Recently Built13

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