Living in Willits, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willits · Census data 2020–2024
Willits has 4,920 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $63,447 (36% lower than the California median), the median home value is $371,100, the median rent is $1,197/month.
Willits at a glance
- Population
- 4,920
- Median age
- 42.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $63,447State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $371,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,197/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 40.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Willits a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Willits
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willits the median home value is $371,100, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,197 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,689 a month in housing costs.
Willits median household income
The median household income in Willits is $63,447 and the income per person is $39,516. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Willits: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,319
- Owner-occupied
- 40.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.1%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.23
Willits demographics
- Population
- 4,920
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 30.1%
- Households
- 2,162
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willits ›
Education in Willits
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Willits have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willits
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.8%
Willits vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willits | 4,920 | $63,447 | $371,100 | $1,197 |
| Brooktrails | 4,398 | $116,056 | $371,700 | $1,482 |
| Redwood Valley | 1,898 | $63,563 | $651,200 | — |
| Potter Valley | 436 | $121,071 | $635,900 | $1,629 |
| Calpella | 474 | $86,912 | $580,800 | — |
| Laytonville | 720 | $37,656 | $378,100 | $928 |
| Ukiah | 16,304 | $66,160 | $458,400 | $1,331 |
| Talmage | 1,128 | $44,647 | $437,500 | $1,306 |
| Cleone | 613 | $53,679 | $607,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Willits, CA?
The median household income in Willits is $63,447, 36% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Willits?
The median home value in Willits is $371,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Willits?
The median gross rent in Willits is $1,197 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Willits, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Willits?
The median age in Willits is 42.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Willits?
The average commute to work in Willits is 14 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willits?
The unemployment rate in Willits is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willits?
16.7% of adults in Willits have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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