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Williams, CA


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Williams, California

Williams, California, in Colusa county, is 43 miles SW of Chico, California (center to center) and 53 miles NW of Sacramento, California. The city has a population of 3,670.

The People and Families of Williams

In Williams, about 51% of adults are married. Lots of Williams people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Williams, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williams had a median family income of $36,389.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Williams gave more campaign money ($2,500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Williams Housing

Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Williams. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Williams?

Commuting

In Williams, 85% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

Williams strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Williams Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Williams Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Williams Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Williams Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Williams Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Williams, CA

Comparing Williams to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity103
Well-Paid Single Men32
Senior Citizens24
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income42
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Affordability of Rents38
People Living Alone25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime69
Low Violent Crime23

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