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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
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.
Williston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Comparing Williston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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