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Willows, California

Introduction to Willows, California

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

Willows History

The first post office of Willow was established in 1876. It is the county seat of Glenn County, which was formed in 1891. The county was named in honor of Dr.Hugh J.Glen, who was not only a well known farmer of that area, but also an eminent personality in the social and political sphere.

Willows and nearby Attractions

  • Chico Museum
  • Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
  • Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
  • Willows Westside Mall Shopping Center
  • Vacaville Museum
  • Delevan National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Willows

The Chico Museum and the Sacramento Valley Museum may interest those hoping to learn more about the area’s history. The Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, the Delevan National Wildlife Refuge and the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge are all accessible from Willows as well.

Willows Transportation

Chico Municipal Airport is nearby.

Willows Higher Education

The nearest colleges and universities are California State University, Butte College, Yuba College and Napa Valley College.

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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