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Willows, CA


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Willows, California

Willows, California, in Glenn county, is 23 miles SW of Chico, California (center to center) and 75 miles NW of Sacramento, California. There are an estimated 6,220 people in the city.

The People and Families of Willows

In Willows, about 53% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Willows, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Willows had a median family income of $35,856.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,210) in Willows. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Willows Housing

Approximately 54% of housing in Willows is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Willows is known in California for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Willows, 88% of commuters drive to work. Willows is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWillows Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Willows Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Willows Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Willows Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Willows Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Willows, CA

Comparing Willows 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
Racial Diversity108
Male Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens47
Female Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes810
People Living Alone58
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime32

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