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Willits, CA


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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.

The People and Families of Willits

In Willits, about 43% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Willits isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Willits had a median family income of $36,193.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,915) in Willits. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Willits Housing

Approximately 46% of housing in Willits is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Willits is known in California for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Willits, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

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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