Living in Willows, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willows · Census data 2020–2024
Willows has 6,190 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $64,068 (35% lower than the California median), the median home value is $281,700, the median rent is $1,237/month.
Willows at a glance
- Population
- 6,190
- Median age
- 38.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $64,068State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $281,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,237/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 59.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Willows a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Willows
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willows the median home value is $281,700, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,237 per month, which is 46.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,124 a month in housing costs.
Willows median household income
The median household income in Willows is $64,068 and the income per person is $30,222. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Willows: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,477
- Owner-occupied
- 59.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.9%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.73
Willows demographics
- Population
- 6,190
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 2,214
- Foreign-born
- 18%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willows ›
Education in Willows
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Willows have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willows
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Willows vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows | 6,190 | $64,068 | $281,700 | $1,237 |
| Artois | 336 | $152,719 | $196,500 | — |
| Princeton | 365 | $53,750 | $295,800 | $1,195 |
| Orland | 8,357 | $64,945 | $342,200 | $1,146 |
| Maxwell | 1,245 | $67,768 | $281,900 | $1,388 |
| Hamilton City | 2,267 | $65,833 | $302,800 | $903 |
| Lodoga | 259 | $63,333 | $193,800 | — |
| Nord | 190 | $69,199 | $369,400 | — |
| Durham | 5,340 | $95,417 | $700,100 | $1,105 |
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What is the median household income in Willows, CA?
The median household income in Willows is $64,068, 35% 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 Willows?
The median home value in Willows is $281,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Willows?
The median gross rent in Willows is $1,237 per month, about 46.7% of household income.
Is Willows, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
What is the median age in Willows?
The median age in Willows is 38.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Willows?
The average commute to work in Willows is 24 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willows?
The unemployment rate in Willows is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willows?
15.8% of adults in Willows 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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