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City of Williston, North Dakota

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About homes in Williston

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Williston in Williams County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2003Median year built1U.S. 1980
35%Built before 1980143% built since 2010
1969Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2012
37%Detached single-family147% in 5+ unit buildings
47%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$286kMedian home value1North Dakota median $250k

The median home in the city of Williston was built in 2003, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the North Dakota median of 1982.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Williston's housing is newer than the national mix: 35% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 43% date from 2010 or later.1 Owner-occupied homes in Williston are older than rentals: a median build year of 1969 against 2012.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Most housing units in Williston are not detached houses: 47% are in buildings of five or more units and only 37% are detached single-family homes.1 With most units in multi-family buildings, condo and HOA approvals sit alongside the permit for interior work. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Williston, with 47% of occupied homes owner-occupied (63% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Williston is valued at $286,200 (ACS), above the North Dakota median of $249,900.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

Winters are long: the Williston Sloulin Intl Ap station averages 191 nights a year at or below 32°F and 116 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summer heat is moderate: about 21 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is low, about 15 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Heating dominates the year: about 8,906 heating degree days against 457 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Williston sits in IECC climate zone 6A (Very Cold→ Cold).4 Building permits in Williston are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Williston housing units by year built
Before 19406.8%
1940-195912.9%
1960-197915.5%
1980-199912.3%
2000-20099.7%
2010 or later42.8%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Williston Sloulin Intl Ap, 1.2 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Williston questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Williston, ND?

Most home remodeling projects in Williston, ND land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Williston?

The median home in the city of Williston was built in 2003, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the North Dakota median of 1982. Williston's housing is newer than the national mix: 35% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 43% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Williston climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Williston Sloulin Intl Ap station averages 191 nights a year at or below 32°F and 116 at or below 20°F. Summer heat is moderate: about 21 days a year reach 90°F. Annual precipitation is low, about 15 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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