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Willits, CA

Willits, CA.

Population: 14,677 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Willits, CA is $348,604 — down 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $390,000 after a median 66 days on market. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$348,604

Typical home value

-5.9%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$348,604
1-year appreciation
-5.9%
3-year appreciation
-22.9%
5-year appreciation
-31.9%
10-year appreciation
-4.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2022)
$518,053
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$390,000
Median list price
$390,000
Median price per sqft
$254
1-year sale-price change
+14.7%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
61
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
69
1-year forecast
-1.5%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,209/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,683/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,610/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Willits Elementary Charter District, Willits Charter District, La Vida Charter District
Schools include
Willits Elementary Charter, Willits Charter, La Vida Charter, Baechtel Grove Middle, Brookside Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
96
Highest AQI recorded (year)
81

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
38
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,260
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,220

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Ells Field Willits Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ADVENTIST HEALTH HOWARD MEMORIAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-456 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
27.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,738
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
57.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,987
Average weekly wage
$1,026
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WillitsState medianUS median
Typical home value$348,604$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$390,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,738$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Willits, CA?
$348,604.
What is the median sale price in Willits, CA?
$390,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Willits, CA?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Willits, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,683/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Willits, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Willits, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Willits, CA. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Willits, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Willits, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Willits, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Willits, CA?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Willits, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Willits, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Willits, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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