What are the schools like in Willis, TX?

Willis is served primarily by WILLIS ISD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.

What is the median household income in Willis?

The median household income in Willis, TX is $55,876 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.5%.

What is the weather like in Willis, TX?

Willis has an average high temperature of 62.3°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Willis, TX affordable or expensive?

Willis's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Willis is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,100 and the median rent is $1,307 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Willis, TX?

Willis has a violent crime rate of 321.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2225.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Willis, TX a Good Place to Live?

Willis is a small town of 6,561 in Texas, with a median household income of $55,876 and a 8.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Willis stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Willis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Willis 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: 100.2

Willis's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Willis costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Willis, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,307	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,876	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Willis's violent crime rate is 321.9 per 100,000 residents — 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

321.9 /100k

Property Crime

2225.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Willis is served primarily by WILLIS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Willis, TX	National Avg
School District	WILLIS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Willis sees average highs of 62.3°F in January and 93.6°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Willis, TX
Average High — January	62.3°F
Average High — July	93.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Willis, TX	National Avg
Population	6,561	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Panorama Village, TX 4 mi New Waverly, TX 7 mi Conroe, TX 8 mi Cut and Shoot, TX 11 mi Montgomery, TX 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Willis

Willis, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77378

Willis vs Other Cities

Willis, TX vs Panorama Village, TX Willis, TX vs New Waverly, TX Willis, TX vs Conroe, TX Willis, TX vs Cut and Shoot, TX Willis, TX vs Montgomery, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willis, TX affordable or expensive?

Willis's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Willis roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $111,100 and median rent is $1,307/month.

What is the crime rate in Willis, TX?

Willis's violent crime rate is 321.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2225.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Willis?

Public schools in Willis are operated by WILLIS ISD. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Willis, TX a good place to live?

Willis, TX has a population of 6,561, a median household income of $55,876, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%. 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 Willis?

Willis averages 62.3°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Willis?

Willis, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77378.

What is the population of Willis?

The population of Willis, Texas is 6,561 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Willis?

Key numbers for living in Willis: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $111,100, median household income $55,876, crime index 93 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Willis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.