Living in Williams Bay, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williams Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Williams Bay has 2,981 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $84,113 (9% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $444,700, the median rent is $900/month.
Williams Bay at a glance
- Population
- 2,981
- Median age
- 45.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $84,113State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $444,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Williams Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Williams Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williams Bay the median home value is $444,700, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,042 a month in housing costs.
Williams Bay median household income
The median household income in Williams Bay is $84,113 and the income per person is $50,671. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Williams Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,173
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 45.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.47
45.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Williams Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Williams Bay demographics
- Population
- 2,981
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 1,184
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williams Bay ›
Education in Williams Bay
49.8% of adults 25 and older in Williams Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williams Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Williams Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Bay | 2,981 | $84,113 | $444,700 | $900 |
| Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | 1,737 | $106,750 | $572,600 | $1,149 |
| Como | 2,197 | $75,266 | $278,400 | $1,543 |
| Walworth | 2,759 | $70,208 | $290,600 | $968 |
| Delavan Lake | 2,757 | $83,550 | $355,500 | $913 |
| Delavan | 8,689 | $65,357 | $218,800 | $1,094 |
| Lake Geneva | 8,521 | $75,629 | $343,800 | $1,389 |
| Elkhorn | 10,221 | $77,649 | $273,600 | $1,034 |
| Springfield | 100 | $45,962 | $264,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Williams Bay, WI?
The median household income in Williams Bay is $84,113, 9% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Williams Bay?
The median home value in Williams Bay is $444,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Williams Bay?
The median gross rent in Williams Bay is $900 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Williams Bay, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Williams Bay?
The median age in Williams Bay is 45.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Williams Bay?
The average commute to work in Williams Bay is 27 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williams Bay?
The unemployment rate in Williams Bay is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williams Bay?
49.8% of adults in Williams Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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