How long is the commute from Willits, CA?
Workers who live in Willits, CA take an average of 14.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
13.1% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
13.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.0 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 13.9%
How people in Willits get to work
| Means of transportation | Willits | Mendocino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.8% (±10.2 points) | 70.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±6.4 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 13.1% (±8.3 points) | 5.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±4.8 points) | 12.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Willits, the average commute is lower than in Mendocino County (21.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Willits, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mendocino County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mendocino County, Willits ranks 6 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1055 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Willits
| Vehicles available | Willits | Mendocino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.9% (±8.0 points) | 7.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% (±9.2 points) | 33.0% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% (±9.1 points) | 32.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±6.8 points) | 26.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Willits, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mendocino County (7.3%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Willits
| Willits | Mendocino County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±4.8 points) | 12.2% (±1.7 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.1% (±7.7 points) | 93.5% (±1.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.8% (±9.0 points) | 89.6% (±1.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Willits, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mendocino County (89.6%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Willits
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willits | — | 14.0 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Brooktrails | 3.6 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Redwood Valley | 12 mi | 44.1 minutes (±21.2) | Higher |
| Ukiah | 19 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Talmage | 21 mi | 13.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Bragg | 24 mi | 12.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Covelo | 28 mi | 15.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Lake | 29 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| North Lakeport | 32 mi | 16.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brooktrails, CA (28.6 minutes), Redwood Valley, CA (44.1 minutes), Ukiah, CA (19.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mendocino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood Valley | 44.1 minutes (±21.2) |
| 2 | Brooktrails | 28.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | Ukiah | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Point Arena | 19.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Covelo | 15.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | Willits | 14.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 | Talmage | 13.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Fort Bragg | 12.7 minutes (±2.0) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Willits
How long is the average commute in Willits?
Workers who live in Willits, CA take an average of 14.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Willits without a car?
13.9% of households in Willits have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Willits?
6.8% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Willits worked from home, and 82.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willits city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willits city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willits city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Willits city, California (place:85600, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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