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Williams, California

city · Modoc County (primary) , Colusa County

At a glance

5,585
Population
$370,000
Median home value (all homes)
22% above U.S. median
$380,841
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,184/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$90,761
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
26 min
Average commute
88.2%
Homes with broadband
73.67%
Locations with fiber available
17.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing40% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities14% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost39% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college43 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates65.1%
College graduates14.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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