Living in Willis, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willis · Census data 2020–2024
Willis has 35 residents with a median age of 58.8. The median household income is $88,125 (19% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $50,000.
Willis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Willis at a glance
- Population
- 35
- Median age
- 58.8State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $88,125State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $50,000State: $217,200
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Willis a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Kansas median; home values 77% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Willis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willis the median home value is $50,000, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Willis median household income
The median household income in Willis is $88,125 and the income per person is $34,051. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Willis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 20
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 45%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 3.18
45% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Willis has many vacation and second homes.
Willis demographics
- Population
- 35
- Median age
- 58.8
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 34.3%
- Households
- 11
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willis ›
Education in Willis
3.7% of adults 25 and older in Willis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willis
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Willis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis | 35 | $88,125 | $50,000 | — |
| Horton | 1,610 | $41,471 | $79,600 | $642 |
| Everest | 356 | $47,813 | $92,200 | $707 |
| Robinson | 154 | $59,167 | $70,000 | — |
| Kickapoo Tribal Center | 128 | $35,000 | $43,800 | $550 |
| Hiawatha | 3,197 | $68,750 | $121,800 | $652 |
| Kickapoo Site 5 | 161 | $70,977 | $43,000 | — |
| Whiting | 337 | $59,583 | $90,700 | $688 |
| Muscotah | 141 | $58,750 | $90,000 | $738 |
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What is the median household income in Willis, KS?
The median household income in Willis is $88,125, 19% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Willis?
The median home value in Willis is $50,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
Is Willis, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Kansas median; home values 77% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Willis?
The median age in Willis is 58.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Willis?
The average commute to work in Willis is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willis?
The unemployment rate in Willis is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willis?
3.7% of adults in Willis 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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