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Willits, CA
City in Mendocino County, California.
Population
4,920
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,740
ZIP codes
0
Willits and its ZIP codes
Willits at a glance
- Willits is about 6.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,447 a year, 36% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $371,100 (49% below California) and median rent is $1,197 a month.
Local data for Willits, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Willits, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,447
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$371,100
Median rent
$1,197/mo
Homeownership
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,280), German Americans (777), Irish Americans (478).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mendocino County. PPP loans are for Willits.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,431
31,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,438
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$663M
FY 2026, $7,235 per person
How people get to work
Willits, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked13.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Willits, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
339
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 33°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Willits, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Willits
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrooktrailsCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Redwood ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| Potter ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| CalpellaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| ComptcheCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| UkiahCity | 19 mi | 5.5 |
| LaytonvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| PhiloCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| CleoneCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| CasparCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3 |
| MendocinoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort BraggCity | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| Little RiverCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| AlbionCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| BoonvilleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Willits, CA in?
- Willits is in Mendocino County, California.
- What is the population of Willits, CA?
- About 4,920 people live in Willits, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Willits?
- Nearby places include Brooktrails (3.6 mi), Redwood Valley (12 mi), Potter Valley (14 mi), Calpella (14 mi), Comptche (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023