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Willits, California

city · Mendocino County

At a glance

4,920
Population
$371,100
Median home value (all homes)
22% above U.S. median
$346,146
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,197/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$63,447
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
14 min
Average commute
82.8%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
10.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing40% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities1% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost25% below
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 college73 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates82.9%
College graduates16.7%

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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