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Willis, TX

Willis, TX.

Population: 17,629 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Willis, TX is $245,653 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $235,000 after a median 109 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,751/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$245,653

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

109

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$245,653
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
-6.0%
5-year appreciation
+7.4%
10-year appreciation
+48.3%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$270,068
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$235,000
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
-4.6%
Median days on market
109 days
Homes sold (recent period)
98
For-sale inventory
121
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
142
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,751/mo
1-year rent change
+0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,090/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL, WILLIS ISD
Schools include
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - WILLIS CAMPUS, PARMLEY EL, WILLIS H S, LYNN LUCAS MIDDLE, C C HARDY EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
United Creosoting Co. (11.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
151
Days with Moderate air quality
204
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,118
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,158

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Flyers Ridge Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (CXO) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ST LUKE'S THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL, WOODLAND SPRINGS, CHI ST LUKES LAKESIDE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+8,309 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,002
Housing built before 1970
6.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
55.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,776
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
63.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
190,143
Average weekly wage
$1,384
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
11,546

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WillisState medianUS median
Median home value$245,653$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$235,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market109 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,751/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,776$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Willis, TX?
$245,653.
What is the median sale price in Willis, TX?
$235,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Willis, TX?
Median days on market: 109 days.
What is typical rent in Willis, TX?
Typical rent: $1,751/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Willis, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hurricane.
Is Willis, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Willis, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Willis, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Willis, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Willis, TX?
10 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Willis, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Willis, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Willis, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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