At a Glance
Median Income
$78,179
$32,606 per capita
Home Value
$286,200
Zillow: $320,456
Median Rent
$1,149/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
15.9% smoking rate
How Willows Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willows a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willows residents earn a median household income of $78,179 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,606. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,327 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Willows is $286,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,456. Median rent is $1,149/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
19.7% of adults in Willows hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willows has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,239
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density2,197/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born16.7%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,179
Per Capita$32,606
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$1,468M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,200
Rent$1,149
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$320,456
Housing Units2,318
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,723/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain21.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation133 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Willows was founded in 1886.
The median home in Willows was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
16.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.