The Town FilesWillis, Texas
City in Montgomery County · population 6,431 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,300
- Household income
- $68,632
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 35.4
Willis is a city of 6,431 people in Montgomery County, Texas. The median home is worth $124,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more vibrant than 71% of Texas towns, easier by car than 71% of Texas towns.
How Willis ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Willis is worth $124,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $68,632, which is more affordable than 86% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,268 a month. 60.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Willis | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,268 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $68,632 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 60.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Willis
| People | Willis | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Willis
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 39.3°F. About 47.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Willis since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 12, 1968 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on February 13, 2005.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Fire | FM-5573: Pauline Road Fire |
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 227,434 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,262 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Willis itself the ACS puts it at 12.3%.
Public schools in Willis
11 public schools with 8,178 students, about 17.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIS H S | 9-12 | 2,634 | 18.2 |
| ROBERT P BRABHAM MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,141 | 21.9 |
| LYNN LUCAS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 937 | 17.4 |
| C C HARDY EL | K-5 | 788 | 16.1 |
| EDWARD B CANNAN EL | K-5 | 667 | 16.7 |
| W LLOYD MEADOR EL | K-5 | 643 | 17.4 |
| PARMLEY EL | K-5 | 616 | 15.0 |
| TURNER EL | K-5 | 435 | 15.0 |
| ROARK EARLY EDUCATION CENTER | PK-PK | 291 | 19.4 |
| STUBBLEFIELD ACADEMY | 6-11 | 25 | 5.0 |
| TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - WILLIS CAMPUS (charter) | 9-11 | 1 | 1.0 |
Towns near Willis
- Panorama Village, TX3.6 mi · 2,515 people · home $291,100
- Conroe, TX7.3 mi · 89,956 people · home $309,600
- Shenandoah, TX17.4 mi · 3,499 people · home $395,200
- The Woodlands, TX18.1 mi · 114,436 people · home $511,700
- Huntsville, TX18.9 mi · 45,941 people · home $236,600
- Oak Ridge North, TX19.3 mi · 3,057 people · home $302,900
- Pinehurst, TX21.4 mi · 5,195 people · home $271,600
- Cleveland, TX24.4 mi · 7,471 people · home $174,400
Willis questions
Is Willis, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Willis scores better for retirees than 7% of Texas towns and quieter than 29%. 13.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.4).
How much does a house cost in Willis?
The median owner-occupied home in Willis is valued at $124,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,632, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $1,268 a month.
What is the weather like in Willis?
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 39.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Willis get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Willis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 12, 1968. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)