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Willits, California

Introduction to Willits, California

Willits, California, in Mendocino county, is 75 miles NW of Santa Rosa, California (center to center) and 115 miles NW of Sacramento, California. There are an estimated 5,073 people in the city.

Willits History

Willits, which was formerly known as Willitsville, is located in the centre of Mendocino County of California. The Californian Pomo Indians community of Sherwood Valley Rancheria has its headquarters here. Willits, which covers 28 square miles, derives its income from the sale of marijuana which is widely cultivated here. The Willits Depot, which was built in the year 1915, is registered as a National Historic Place. Seascape painter, Marshall Merritt had a studio in this city.

Willits and nearby Attractions

  • Grace Hudson Museum
  • Black Bart Casino
  • Willits Rodeo Grounds
  • Greenwood State Beach
  • Montgomery Woods State Reserve
  • Fort Ross State Historic Park

Things To Do In Willits

Willits offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park has a water powered grist mill which was built in 1846. One can also plan a day trip to the Fort Ross State Historic Park and the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens. This city is home to the Grace Hudson Museum that has collections of Pomo Indian artifacts, photos, and paintings by Grace Hudson. The Mendocino Woodlands State Park, which has Redwood forest, as well as the Admiral Standley State Recreation Area, are other places worth paying visits to.

Willits Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Sacramento International Airport.

Willits Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are offered by the Mendocino College, Butte College, and the California Maritime Academy.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyWillits Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 16%Willits Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Willits, CA

Comparing Willits 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
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity62
Senior Citizens58
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents69
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime23

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