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Willits
  • Town in California
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Willits

    C
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      D minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      D
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Willits is a town in California with a population of 5,008. Willits is in Mendocino County. Living in Willits offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many retirees live in Willits and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    5,008
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $301,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $958
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      67%
    • Own
      33%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      716.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      81.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      593.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      941.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      388.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      30%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      42%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Willits

    Jobs
    D
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $34,519
    National
    $69,021
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