Williams Bay Wisconsin Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Williams Bay Wisconsin housing market data taken from the most recent 2022 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Williams Bay depicts it has a Housing Units of 2,125 which is less than most other places in the metro area.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Williams Bay housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Williams Bay shows it has a Housing Density of 759.8 which is the second most of all the places in the local area. The city with the highest housing density in the area is Fontana-on-Geneva Lake which depicts a density of 813.4 (7.0% larger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.5, Williams Bay is markedly bigger. Also, benchmarked against the state of Wisconsin, housing density of 50.3, Williams Bay is substantially bigger.

In Figure 4, Williams Bay area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Williams Bay depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of 7.1% which is in the mid range of other places in the area. The city with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Delavan Lake CDP which depicts a housing units of 19.3% (approximately 2.7 times bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 7.4%, Williams Bay is only about 4.8% smaller. Also, versus the state of Wisconsin, change in the housing units of 3.6%, Williams Bay is about twice as large.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Williams Bay shows it has a Renter Percent of 28.1% which is in the center range of other places in the metropolitan area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 71.9% which is in the mid range of other places in the surrounding region.

Williams Bay Wisconsin Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Williams Bay home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Williams Bay depicts it has a Median Home Value of $294,200 which is the second most median home prices of all the places in the greater Williams Bay region. The city with the highest median home price in the area is Fontana-on-Geneva Lake which depicts a home price of $452,200 (53.7% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Williams Bay Wisconsin metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Williams Bay shows it has a Median Gross Rent of $830 which is the smallest when sorted by rental rates of all the other places in the local area. The city with the highest rental rates in the area is Como CDP which depicts a rental rates of $1,261 (51.9% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,163, Williams Bay is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared to the state of Wisconsin, rental rates of $916, Williams Bay is about 10.4% smaller.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Williams Bay has the percentage of home price worth less than $50,000 the second smallest in order of home price worth less than $50,000 of all the other places in the local area at 3% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in order of home price worth less than $50,000 of all the other places in the local area in terms of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 21% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $200,000 to $300,000 at 28% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $300,000 to $400,000 at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of home price worth between $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 at 3% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Delavan Lake CDP with 3%.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Williams Bay shows it has a Median Owner Cost of $1,108 which is less than most other places in the metropolitan area. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Williams Bay metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 20% which is the second most cost as a percent of household income of all the places in the greater Williams Bay region.

The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Williams Bay depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 444% which is less than most other places in the local area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Williams Bay depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $1,911 which is the second most median housing cost of all the places in the greater Williams Bay region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $638 which is the second most of all the places in the greater region.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Williams Bay has one of the largest proportions of owner cost less than $300 at 6% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Lake Geneva (6%), and #1 Delavan Lake CDP (10%) are larger. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $300 and $500 at 20% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 20% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 10% of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 15% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has less than most other places in the metro area as measured by owner cost between $3,500 and $4,000 at 0% of the total.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Williams Bay shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 21% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other places in the greater Williams Bay region. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Delavan Lake CDP which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 26% (23.9% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Williams Bay shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 19% which is more than all other places in the greater Williams Bay region.

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Williams Bay has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct the second smallest in order of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other places in the greater region at 11% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 31% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Delavan (36%), and #1 Fontana-on-Geneva Lake (43%) are larger. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has less than most other places in the area in order of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 10% of the total.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Williams Bay has the largest proportion of housing cost between $300 and $500 at 18% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $500 and $700 at 16% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $700 and $1,000 at 20% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 8% of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 14% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $4,074 which is the second most median real estate taxes paid of all the places in the greater Williams Bay region. The city with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Fontana-on-Geneva Lake which depicts a taxes paid of $5,193 (27.5% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,690, Williams Bay is 51.4% larger. Also, in comparison with the state of Wisconsin, median real estate taxes paid of $3,472, Williams Bay is 17.3% larger.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Williams Bay Wisconsin. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Williams Bay has the largest proportion of pay extra for utilities at 50% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Williams Bay Wisconsin has the largest proportion of rent between 300 and 500 dollars at 18% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 12% of the total.

Williams Bay Wisconsin Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Williams Bay has the smallest proportion of With mortgage at 44% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of With HELOC no Primary Mortgage at 49% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 26 shows the proportion of houses with a mortgage versus those without a mortgage. Williams Bay has the largest proportion of houses with mortgages at 49% of the total and is ranked #1.

Williams Bay Wisconsin Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.2 which is the second most of all the places in the greater region. The city with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Walworth which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.5 (8.3% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Williams Bay is about the same size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Wisconsin, family members per housing unit of 3.1, Williams Bay is only about 6.0% larger.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.6 which is in the mid point range of other places in the metro area. The city with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Fontana-on-Geneva Lake which depicts an average number of rooms in a house of 6.5 (16.1% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1985 which is the largest of all places in the greater Williams Bay region.

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of homes built in 2020 or later at 11% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 19% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Delavan Lake CDP with 28%. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1970 to 1979 at 4% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1960 to 1969 at 7% of the total. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 20% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Walworth (20%), and #1 Delavan (23%) are larger.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the percentage of owner housing units in the middle range of other places in the metropolitan area at 351 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of 2 units at 16% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of 3 or 4 units at 3% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of 10 to 19 units at 6% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Lake Geneva with 7%.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2020 or later at $368,200 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Lake Geneva ($384,600), and #1 Fontana-on-Geneva Lake ($731,700) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2010 to 2019 at $343,700 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Fontana-on-Geneva Lake with $553,000. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $327,400 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Fontana-on-Geneva Lake with $438,600. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $290,300 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Como CDP ($328,600), and #1 Fontana-on-Geneva Lake ($496,000) are larger. In addition, it has in the center range of other places in the greater region when sorted by value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $217,000 of the total. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $304,500 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Lake Geneva with $386,400. Next it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $179,200 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Lake Geneva ($200,000), and #1 Fontana-on-Geneva Lake ($404,500) are larger. Additionally, it has in the center range of other places in the local area as measured by value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $198,300 of the total.

Figure 35 compares the total number of occupied housing units to vacant housing units. This analysis can be used to understand any housing shortage in the community. it has one of the largest proportions of occupied housing units at 41% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Delavan Lake CDP (53%), and #1 Fontana-on-Geneva Lake (57%) are larger.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Williams Bay residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.5 which is the third most of all other places in the local area. The city with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Walworth which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.9 (13.5% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Williams Bay depicts it has a Renter-Household Size of 1.8 which is the second smallest as measured by renter household size of all the other places in the metro area. The city with the highest renter household size in the area is Walworth which depicts a renter household sizes of 2.6 (50.6% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2019 or later at 33% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest as measured by owners moved in 2019 or later of all the other places in the metropolitan area as measured by owners moved in 2015 to 2018 at 12% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 9% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 1990 to 1999 at 5% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Williams Bay has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2019 or later at 58% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2018 at 31% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 3% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2009 which is the highest of all places in the greater Williams Bay region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Williams Bay shows it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2016 which is the third most median year that a renter moved in of all other places in the greater Williams Bay region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the smallest proportion of homes using natural gas at 1% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest when sorted by homes using natural gas of all the other places in the local area when ranked by home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 4% of the total.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Williams Bay housing department, Wisconsin department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Williams Bay shows it has a Total In Group Quarters of 56 which is the third most of all other places in the local area.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Williams Bay residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Williams Bay has the largest proportion of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.