Retiring in Williston

Retiring in Williston means weighing a notably high property tax rate and genuinely severe crime data against ready regional healthcare and airport access -- this record discloses both honestly.

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A notably high property tax rate

Williston's own cited property tax rate (~2.25%) runs above both Vermont's statewide figure and neighboring Colchester's -- a real, disclosed consideration for retirees on a fixed income.

A genuinely severe crime picture

Williston's crime rate runs higher than 98% of Vermont's own communities per NeighborhoodScout -- a real, disclosed factor retirees should weigh directly.

Real, ready regional healthcare access

Williston retirees gain ready access to the University of Vermont Medical Center in nearby Burlington via Interstate 89.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.