At a Glance
Median Income
$53,182
$24,224 per capita
Home Value
$113,900
Zillow: $280,260
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
410/100K
2,368/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Willis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willis a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willis residents earn a median household income of $53,182 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,224. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,222 business establishments, including 1,207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Willis is $113,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,260. Median rent is $1,337/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Willis reports 410 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,368/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Willis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willis has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,693
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,415/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,182
Per Capita$24,224
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,900
Rent$1,337
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$280,260
Housing Units2,453
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent410/100K
Property2,368/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault243/100K
Burglary425/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation359 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Willis was founded in 1937.
The median home in Willis was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 1,207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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