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Willis, TX


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Willis, Texas

Willis, Texas, in Montgomery county, is 18 miles N of The Woodlands, Texas (center to center) and 46 miles N of Houston, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Houston metropolitan area. Willis contains a population of approximately 3,985.

The People and Families of Willis

In Willis, about 46% of adults are married. Willis has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Approximately 39% of Willis is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most cities, Willis has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Willis had a median family income of $30,985.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Willis favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,400. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Willis Housing

Willis has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Willis, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Willis, TX

Comparing Willis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men12
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone23

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