Below Average CostVery SafeFayette County Public Schools
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Williston is a small town of 530 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $70,240
and a 11.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Williston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Williston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Williston city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.4
Williston's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Williston costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Williston, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$968
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,240
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Williston's violent crime rate is 231.0 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
231.0 /100k
Property Crime
581.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Williston is served primarily by Fayette County Public Schools.
Metric
Williston, TN
National Avg
School District
Fayette County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Williston sees average highs of 50.7°F in January
and 90.4°F in July,
with 55.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Williston's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Williston roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,500 and median rent is $968/month.
Williston's violent crime rate is 231.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 581.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Williston are operated by Fayette County Public Schools.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Williston, TN has a population of 530, a median household income of $70,240, and an unemployment rate of 11.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Williston averages 50.7°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.7 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Williston, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38076.
The population of Williston, Tennessee is 530 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Williston: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $123,500, median household income $70,240, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Williston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
