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Williston Highlands, FL
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida.
Population
3,666
Land area
11.3sq mi
People per sq mi
324
ZIP codes
0
Williston Highlands and its ZIP codes
Williston Highlands at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $79,662 a year, 7% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,400 (36% below Florida) and median rent is $723 a month.
Housing and community stats
Williston Highlands, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,662
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$228,400
Median rent
$723/mo
Homeownership
89.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (723), Scottish Americans (366), German Americans (253).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Levy County. PPP loans are for Williston Highlands.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,461
9,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $9,589 per person
How people get to work
Williston Highlands, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williston Highlands, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
235
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
840
4.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 44°F
57.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Williston Highlands, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Williston Highlands
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorristonCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| WillistonCity | 6.3 mi | 6.8 |
| East WillistonCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.9 |
| East BronsonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 11.4 |
| Rainbow Lakes EstatesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 15.8 |
| BronsonTown | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| Otter CreekTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Rainbow ParkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| Ocala EstatesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| ArcherCity | 16 mi | 9.1 |
| Rainbow SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.5 |
| DunnellonCity | 19 mi | 8.8 |
| MicanopyTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| ReddickTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| McIntoshTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williston Highlands, FL in?
- Williston Highlands is in Levy County, Florida.
- What is the population of Williston Highlands, FL?
- About 3,666 people live in Williston Highlands, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williston Highlands?
- Nearby places include Morriston (6.2 mi), Williston (6.3 mi), East Williston (8 mi), Raleigh (9.4 mi), East Bronson (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023