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Moving to Williston Park, NY
$898,000Median listing price
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About Williston Park
Williston Park is an incorporated village in the Town of North Hempstead in central Nassau County (population 7,591 at the 2020 census; ~7,524 estimated July 2025), celebrating its centennial in 2026. Founded in 1926 by developer William Chatlos as an affordable planned community for New York City commuters, residents broke with East Williston neighbors and incorporated that same year; the village is named for Samuel Willis, a settler who arrived in the late 17th century.
Home prices in Williston Park
The median listing price in Williston Park is $898,000.
Top places in Williston Park
- Village Hall and the public library (494 Willis Avenue).
- Hillside Avenue corridor.
- Hildebrandt's Ice Cream Parlor.
- The Dartmouth Street clock.
- Nearby Albertson station and the Mineola courthouse district.
Commuting from Williston Park
- Nearest stations: Albertson and East Williston (Oyster Bay Branch LIRR), minutes away.
- Oyster Bay Branch to New York Penn Station: approximately 40–55 minutes (change at Jamaica for most trains).
- Drive to Manhattan: roughly 30–35 minutes no traffic.
Williston Park FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Williston Park, NY?
The median listing price in Williston Park is $898,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Williston Park, NY?
Nearest stations: Albertson and East Williston (Oyster Bay Branch LIRR), minutes away.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.