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Williston, Vermont

Introduction to Williston, Vermont

Williston, Vermont, in Chittenden county, is 120 miles N of Schenectady, New York and 176 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Burlington metropolitan area. Williston has a population of 7,650.

Williston History

The Abenakis Native Americans inhabited this area before European settlers arrived in the 1770s. The first railroad entered the community in 1850. Williston was an agricultural town during its early years. Governor Chittenden Road was named in honor of Thomas Chittenden, who was the first governor of Vermont and a resident of Williston.

Williston and nearby Attractions

  • National Museum of the Morgan Horse
  • Shelburne Museum
  • Waterbury Center State Park
  • Clinton County Historical Museum
  • Kingsland Bay State Park
  • Sand Bar State Park

Things To Do In Williston

While in Williston, one may visit parks like the Grand Isle State Park, the Underhill State Park, Mount Philo State Park and Waterbury Center State Park, which offer a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. Museums like the Clinton County Historical Museum, the National Museum of the Morgan Horse and Shelburne Museum provide insight into the area’s history. Williston Golf Course and the Kwiniaska Golf Club are popular among local golfers. The Church of the Nazarene and the Christ Memorial Church are the local churches.

Williston Transportation

Burlington International is the nearest major airport.

Williston Higher Education

Middlebury College, Dartmouth College and Adirondack Community College are the nearby institutions of higher educational.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWilliston Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyWilliston People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 9%Williston Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Williston College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 15%Williston Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Williston Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Williston, VT

Comparing Williston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime54

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