Wisconsin
Williams Bay is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,967. Residents earn $70,568 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Williams Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Williams Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Williams Bay is $70,568, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Williams Bay is $397,600, 41% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $799 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Williams Bay is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 806 per 100,000, 59% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Williams Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,568 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,242 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,712 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,401 |
| County GDP | $6,423M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 366 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.13% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.3% |
| Census Median | $397,600 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $524,180 |
| Median List Price | $515,990 |
| Median List Price | $515,990 |
| $/Sq Ft | $222 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 8.0% |
| Inventory | 50 |
| Census Median Rent | $799 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.13% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,248/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Total Violent | 38.4/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 38.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 805.8/100K |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 38.4/100K |
| Theft | 729.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 38.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.7 inches |
| 3% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 913 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,067/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5788°N, 88.5457°W |
| County FIPS | 55127 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.2% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,067/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.3% |