Williston, ND
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Williston's Demographic Profile

Williston has 8,006 households and a median income of $79,748, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 20,122
# Households 8,006
Median age 34
Median household income $79,748
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,435
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Culbertson $61 3,705 SF
Berthold $89 3,840 SF
Wibaux $81 8,000 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
New Town $194 104,000 SF 10.00%
Plentywood $55 3,592 SF 11.65%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Williston

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

124 -unit Mobile Home Park on 19 AC Lot

Williston, ND 58801

  • 100,000 SF Multifamily
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

12,500 ± SF Industrial Facility on 3.0 ± AC

Williston, ND 58801

  • 12,500 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,095,000
For Sale

14,100± SF Industrial Investment on 4.98± AC

Williston, ND 58801

  • 14,100 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,895,000
For Sale

FedEx Ship Center

Williston, ND 58801

  • 23,290 SF Industrial Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $5,611,575
For Sale

Williston Square

Williston, ND 58801

  • 2.18 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,279,059
For Sale

6416 Wickum Rd

Williston, ND 58801

  • 12,000 SF Industrial Building
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,320,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Williston pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Williston $151 58,318 SF
Alexander $93 20,071 SF
Arnegard $105 5,964 SF
Watford City $211 5,978 SF
Tioga $87 9,718 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Williston alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Williston or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Williston 20,122 8,006 34 $79,748 2 4,435 -4%
Alexander 247 87 37 $92,105 3 31 -15%
Arnegard 271 90 32 $121,874 3 43 1%
Tioga 1,162 506 37 $77,435 2 272 -16%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Williston, ND and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Williston

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Is Williston a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Williston offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Williston?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Williston. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Williston?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Williston. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Williston compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Williston. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Williston acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Williston, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.