Who Should / Shouldn’t Move to Williston

Williston is a strong fit for young professionals and families drawn to substantial Taft Corners retail/commercial employment and a strong regional high school. It's a weaker fit for movers specifically prioritizing the lowest possible crime rate or property tax rate within Chittenden County.

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Best fit: young professionals and families seeking Taft Corners job access

Williston's real, substantial Taft Corners retail/commercial employment base and Interstate 89/airport access make it a strong, disclosed draw for young professionals and families.

Good fit: families prioritizing the Champlain Valley Unified School District

Champlain Valley Union High School's #3-in-VT Niche ranking makes Williston a genuine draw for families prioritizing strong regional schools.

Weaker fit: movers prioritizing the lowest crime rate or property tax

Williston's own cited crime rate (higher than 98% of VT communities) and property tax rate (~2.25%, above neighboring Colchester's ~1.62%) make it a weaker fit for movers specifically prioritizing those measures within Chittenden County.

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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.