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Williams Bay, WI


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Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Williams Bay, Wisconsin, in Walworth county, is 25 miles E of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 45 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 2,415.

The People and Families of Williams Bay

In Williams Bay, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williams Bay had a median family income of $60,573. Williams Bay is full of successful families and individuals. The village benefits from its educated workforce. Williams Bay, compared to most villages like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Williams Bay residents, with $5,450. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Williams Bay Housing

In Williams Bay, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Williams Bay has higher property taxes than most places in Wisconsin, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Williams Bay, 93% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in villages like Williams Bay; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Williams Bay use public transportation more than most people in similar villages.

High Points

Williams Bay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Williams Bay College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Williams Bay Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Williams Bay Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Williams Bay Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Williams Bay Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Williams Bay People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Williams Bay, WI

Comparing Williams Bay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime78
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