Willits, California · ZIP 95490

Willits — ZIP 95490

Willits (95490) scores 67/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $354K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share56%

Property crime share44%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100

Avg math proficiency22%

Avg reading proficiency33%

Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index82/100

Typical home value$354K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$354K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,130

Violent Crime

471

Property Crime

659

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mendocino County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Willits Elementary Charter	KG–05	140	42%	52%
Willits Charter	06–12	123	27%	37%
Sherwood	KG–08	59	25%	35%
Blosser Lane Elementary	03–05	335	19%	24%
Willits High	09–12	397	12%	32%
Baechtel Grove Middle	06–08	331	8%	19%
Brookside Elementary	KG–02	350	Not reported	Not reported
La Vida Charter	KG–12	60	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

14,627

Median Income

$80K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

44 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95490 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 95490 has a school score of 53/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 95490 is approximately $354K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 95490 in Willits has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.