Williston Park, NY is a village located on Long Island. It has an estimated population of 6,494 people as of 2019. Despite its small size, Williston Park is well connected with the rest of Long Island and New York City by public transportation. The village is served by the Long Island Railroad which connects it to Penn Station in Manhattan, making it easy for residents to access all the attractions and amenities the city has to offer. There are also plenty of bus routes that service the area, allowing commuters to travel to near by towns such as Mineola and Garden City effortlessly. Additionally, many of the surrounding villages offer van services for those needing a more convenient or direct route. With so many different transport options available, living in Williston Park makes it easy to get around without having to own a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Williston Park takes 33.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Williston Park get to work:
- 72.5% drive their own car alone
- 7.0% carpool with others
- 1.2% work from home
- 16.4% take mass transit