Here's what it costs to live in Williston, North Dakota, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,122 per month, while the typical home is valued around $286,200. Households earn a median of $79,381 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$79,381
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,122
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$286,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
28,056
Latest estimate
Median Age
32 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,129
Per month
Avg Home Value
$298,300
Census ACS
January Avg
12°F
July Avg
70°F
Sunny Days / Year
274
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.6%
What is the cost of living index for Williston?
The cost of living index for Williston is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Williston?
The median gross rent in Williston is $1,122 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Williston?
The median household income in Williston is $79,381 per year.
What is the median home value in Williston?
The median home value in Williston is $286,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Williston?
Air quality data for Williston is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Williston?
Tax data for North Dakota is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
