Living in Willis, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willis · Census data 2020–2024
Willis has 6,878 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $68,632 (13% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $124,300, the median rent is $1,268/month.
Willis at a glance
- Population
- 6,878
- Median age
- 35.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $68,632State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $124,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,268/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Willis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 12.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Willis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willis the median home value is $124,300, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,549 a month in housing costs.
Willis median household income
The median household income in Willis is $68,632 and the income per person is $23,207. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Willis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,373
- Owner-occupied
- 60.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.3%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.88
Willis demographics
- Population
- 6,878
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 2,359
- Foreign-born
- 16.2%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willis ›
Education in Willis
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Willis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willis
- Unemployment rate
- 12.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Willis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis | 6,878 | $68,632 | $124,300 | $1,268 |
| Panorama Village | 2,525 | $77,411 | $291,100 | $1,494 |
| New Waverly | 955 | $48,137 | $162,500 | $1,245 |
| Conroe | 102,360 | $76,206 | $309,600 | $1,393 |
| Cut and Shoot | 864 | $72,250 | $237,000 | $1,134 |
| Montgomery | 2,489 | $72,917 | $363,200 | $1,417 |
| Deerwood | 2,366 | $61,436 | $69,000 | — |
| Grangerland | 920 | $95,675 | $330,800 | — |
| Woodloch | 381 | $90,208 | $280,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Willis, TX?
The median household income in Willis is $68,632, 13% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $124,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Willis?
The median gross rent in Willis is $1,268 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Willis, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Willis?
The median age in Willis is 35.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Willis?
The average commute to work in Willis is 24 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willis?
The unemployment rate in Willis is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willis?
15.7% 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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