Apartments for rent in Williston, ND

The town of Williston, North Dakota is home to approximately 25,000 residents. Families with young children will feel right at home, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community, though young professionals also appear in large numbers. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just under 34, are decidedly younger than most cities in North Dakota. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 42% of residents rent. With an average rent of $1,095/month, exceeding the state average by $232 a month, relatively high rent costs could be a contributing factor in the higher levels of ownership.

Williston residents have an average commute of about 20 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, chosen by 49% of residents, while public transit isn't used extensively. Not many workers (3%) commute on foot, though the number surpasses the national average.

Williston has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 15% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Williston residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose. The four most common are agriculture, healthcare, construction, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 29% of the labor force in the city. Williston workers bring in an average annual income of just over $101,000, around $29,000 more than the average North Dakota resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).