Williston Highlands, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,213 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,249 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$305 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$485 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Levy County
8
Gainesville Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Levy County
5
Gainesville Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 55
Feb 3 0 58
Mar 4 0 63
Apr 3 0 68
May 3 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 6 0 79
Oct 3 0 72
Nov 2 0 64
Dec 3 0 57

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, FL State Senate District 9, FL State House District 22, FL
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Schools

Williston Middle High School
6 miles, E • 2.8 star
Williston Elementary School
6 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

City College-Gainesville
23 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Rasmussen College-Florida
24 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

North Florida Regional Medical Center
24 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Uf Health Shands Hospital
24 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Gainesville Regional Airport
29 miles, NE • 1 star
Orlando Sanford International Airport
88 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Tampa International Airport
94 miles, S • 3.7 star
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