salaryRent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 39.4 minutes each way. Most homes (79.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,800 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 204 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Williston Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Williston Park
| Size | Williston Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,239 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,522 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Williston Park overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Williston Park, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Williston Park
Life in Williston Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Williston Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,738 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $739,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $73,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Williston Park, NY?
Renting in Williston Park costs a median of about $2,395 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Williston Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,800 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Williston Park cheap or expensive?
Williston Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.0% of the typical household income of $168,658. It ranks 204th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Williston Park?
The median homeowner in Williston Park pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.35% of the median home value.
Is Williston Park more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Williston Park?
The median home value in Williston Park is $739,800, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
7,542 people live in Williston Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.