Willows, CA
Full City Profile · California · Glenn County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,239
Population
2,197/sq mi density
$78,179
Median Income
$32,606 per capita
$286,200
Home Value
$320,456 Zillow
$1,149
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$78,179 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$286,200 home value, $1,149/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$286,200
2% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,149/mo
1% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.1%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,318
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$286,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$320,456
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.1%
Owner-Occupied
45.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,149/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
54.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $286,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,456 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,149 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,318 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 26.4% |