What are the schools like in Willowbrook, CA?

School district data for Willowbrook is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Willowbrook?

The median household income in Willowbrook, CA is $52,384 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.2%.

What is the weather like in Willowbrook, CA?

Willowbrook has an average high temperature of 67.3°F in January and 77.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches.

Willowbrook, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Willowbrook, CA affordable or expensive?

Willowbrook's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Willowbrook is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $469,600 and the median rent is $1,418 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Willowbrook, CA?

Willowbrook has a violent crime rate of 558.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1902.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Willowbrook, CA a Good Place to Live?

Willowbrook is a small city of 22,491 in California, with a median household income of $52,384 and a 13.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Willowbrook's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Willowbrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Willowbrook city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Willowbrook's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Willowbrook costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Willowbrook, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$469,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,418	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	40.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,384	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Willowbrook's violent crime rate is 558.4 per 100,000 residents — 47% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

558.4 /100k

Property Crime

1902.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Willowbrook, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	57.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Willowbrook sees average highs of 67.3°F in January and 77.2°F in July, with 11.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Willowbrook, CA
Average High — January	67.3°F
Average High — July	77.2°F
Annual Precipitation	11.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Willowbrook, CA	National Avg
Population	22,491	—
Median Age	30.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	28.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	51.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	28.7%	22.2%
65 and over	8.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Willowbrook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willowbrook, CA affordable or expensive?

Willowbrook's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Willowbrook roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $469,600 and median rent is $1,418/month.

What is the crime rate in Willowbrook, CA?

Willowbrook's violent crime rate is 558.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1902.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Willowbrook?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Willowbrook, CA a good place to live?

Willowbrook, CA has a population of 22,491, a median household income of $52,384, and an unemployment rate of 13.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Willowbrook?

Willowbrook averages 67.3°F in January and 77.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Willowbrook?

The population of Willowbrook, California is 22,491 with a median age of 30.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Willowbrook?

Key numbers for living in Willowbrook: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $469,600, median household income $52,384, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Willowbrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.