Life in Willis research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Willis over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Willis:
The population in Willis is 6,693.
The median home value in Willis is $283,731.
The median income in Willis is $53,182.
The cost of living in Willis is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Willis is $1,337.
The unemployment rate in Willis is 12.0%.
The poverty rate in Willis is 12.5%.
The average high in Willis is 78.4° and the average low is 57.0°.
Crime in Willis summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Willis. Key points include:
There were 182 total crimes in Willis in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Willis is 2,546.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Willis is 321.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Willis is 2,225.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Willis is 20.18% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Willis / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 182 | 2,546.9 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 321.9 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 42.0 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 237.9 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 159 | 2,225.0 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 17 | 237.9 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 128 | 1,791.2 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 195.9 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Willis summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Willis. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Willis is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Willis is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Willis is $283,731.
The median income in Willis is $53,182.
| Living Expense | Willis | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 67 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 85 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Willis is 78.4° and the average low is 57.0°.
There are 63.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Willis |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 57.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Willis is 6,693. The population has increased 23.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,693 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 6,561 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 6,410 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 6,731 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 6,566 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 6,408 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 6,333 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 6,217 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 6,127 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 6,052 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 5,887 | 2.9% |
| 2012 | 5,722 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 5,630 | 3.7% |
| 2010 | 5,428 | - |
52.9% White with 3,542 White residents.
10.0% African American with 666 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 40 Other residents.
0.8% Two Or More with 53 Two Or More residents.
35.7% Hispanic with 2,392 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Willis | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.9% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 10.0% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 35.7% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Willis is 49.8% female with 3,333 female residents.
Willis is 50.2% male with 3,359 male residents.
| Gender | Willis | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Willis completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Willis completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Willis completed high school / ged.
30.0% of adults in Willis completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Willis completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Willis completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Willis completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Willis completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Willis completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Willis | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
11.4% of households in Willis earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Willis earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.2% of households in Willis earn $15,000 to $24,999.
22.7% of households in Willis earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.0% of households in Willis earn $35,000 to $49,999.
25.3% of households in Willis earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.7% of households in Willis earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.9% of households in Willis earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.1% of households in Willis earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.0% of households in Willis earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Willis | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.4% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 22.7% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.3% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.9% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 11.7% | 12.6% |