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East Williston, NY vs Williston Park, NY

Two popular NJ suburbs of New York City, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
10/10
9/10
Commute to New York City
40 min
76 min
Median home price
$1.1M
$780K
Annual property tax
$19K
$14K
Walk score
50
55
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: Williston Park, NY leads in 3 of 6 metrics. It edges out on median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

East Williston, NY

Nassau County's incorporated village within the Wheatley Hills — Roslyn-East Williston schools, LIRR Mineola line, classic Tudor and colonial housing stock.

community

Williston Park, NY

Central Nassau's affordable LIRR village — Herricks school district, a compact walkable main street on Willis Ave, and some of the fastest LIRR service in Nassau. Hidden gem.

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Who should pick which?

Pick East Williston, NY if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Want the shortest commute to New York City

Pick Williston Park, NY if you...

  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Still deciding?

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