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Williston

A city of 3,154 people in Florida
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Map of Williston: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1.5%67 of 4,372 acres
Trails0.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves621 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Williston

City in Florida, United States
2,976Population
6.8 sq miArea
75 ftElevation

Williston is a city in Levy County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Nature Coast. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 2,976, up from 2,768 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code32696
Area code352
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Housing in Williston

$291K▼ 0.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Williston home is worth about $291,000, down 0.6% in a year, 23% below the Florida typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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School Grade C

The public schools Williston’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 70% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.

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