Living in Willow Creek, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willow Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Willow Creek has 1,076 residents with a median age of 60.7. The median household income is $47,137 (52% lower than the California median), the median home value is $389,500.
Willow Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Willow Creek at a glance
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 60.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $47,137State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $389,500State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Willow Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Willow Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willow Creek the median home value is $389,500, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,644 a month in housing costs.
Willow Creek median household income
The median household income in Willow Creek is $47,137 and the income per person is $31,026. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Willow Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,028
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 40.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.75
40.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Willow Creek has many vacation and second homes.
Willow Creek demographics
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 60.7
- Under 18
- 7.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.6%
- Households
- 615
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 15.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willow Creek ›
Education in Willow Creek
33% of adults 25 and older in Willow Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willow Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 52.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 23.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Willow Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek | 1,076 | $47,137 | $389,500 | — |
| Salyer | 487 | $55,000 | $383,300 | — |
| Trinity Village | 209 | $87,361 | $264,300 | — |
| Hoopa | 2,233 | $64,643 | $248,500 | $887 |
| Burnt Ranch | 318 | $49,226 | $494,400 | — |
| Weitchpec | 104 | $53,750 | $262,500 | $425 |
| Blue Lake | 982 | $53,594 | $445,200 | $1,284 |
| Fieldbrook | 736 | $85,673 | $603,400 | $1,240 |
| McKinleyville | 17,113 | $73,327 | $457,600 | $1,607 |
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What is the median household income in Willow Creek, CA?
The median household income in Willow Creek is $47,137, 52% 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 Willow Creek?
The median home value in Willow Creek is $389,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Willow Creek, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Willow Creek?
The median age in Willow Creek is 60.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Willow Creek?
The average commute to work in Willow Creek is 10 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willow Creek?
The unemployment rate in Willow Creek is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willow Creek?
33% of adults in Willow Creek 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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