At a Glance
Median Income
$66,144
$24,413 per capita
Home Value
$120,100
Zillow: $248,174
Median Rent
$898/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
1,412/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Wills Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wills Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wills Point 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
Wills Point residents earn a median household income of $66,144 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,413. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,668 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wills Point is $120,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,174. Median rent is $898/month, with 29.7% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Wills Point reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,412/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.8% of adults in Wills Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wills Point has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,848
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,049/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,144
Per Capita$24,413
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$6,967M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,100
Rent$898
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$248,174
Housing Units1,515
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent217/100K
Property1,412/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault190/100K
Burglary543/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation554 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Wills Point was founded in 1873.
The median home in Wills Point was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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