Willits, California property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.76%

Homeowners in Willits, California paid a median $2,827 a year in property tax on a median home worth $371,100, an effective rate of about 0.76% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#657 lowest of 895California places we cover

0.69%Mendocino County overall
Median tax paid
$2,827
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$371,100
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.76%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
4.5%
of $63,447 median household income
Owner costs
$2,689/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Willits vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Willits0.76%
Mendocino County0.69%
California0.70%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Willits$2,827
Mendocino County$3,545
California$5,124
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Willits

At the local 0.76% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,143$95
$250,000$1,904$159
$350,000$2,666$222
$500,000$3,809$317

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Willits, California?

Homeowners in Willits, California paid a median $2,827 a year in property tax on a median home worth $371,100, an effective rate of about 0.76% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Willits?

About $1,904 a year at the 0.76% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Willits higher than the rest of California?

Willits ranks #657 lowest of 895 California places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.70%. Mendocino County overall is 0.69%.