The Williston Economic Development office is a non-profit organization which provides relocation / expansion services to new and existing primary sector businesses. Williston is located in Western North Dakota. The economy here is based mainly on oil and agriculture. Nearly 23,000 people call Williston their home today. Williston continues to maintain steady growth and is the heart beat of a prospering North Dakota economy providing opportunities to families looking for a community with a future, economic stability and a low crime rate.