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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Williams Bay brought in $40,911 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 24% more than the Wisconsin average of $33,105.
The short answer
Rates in Williams Bay run ahead of the Wisconsin average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged $405 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against $325 and 38% for the Wisconsin average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.5 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 62 active listings, Williams Bay is the 36th-largest of 215 Wisconsin markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 10% while the number of active listings grew 35%.
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Gross bookings per Williams Bay listing averaged $40,911 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Wisconsin average: $33,105), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Williams Bay listing brings in $10,300 in July, its best month, and $2,290 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 46% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 4.5 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $4,863 | 41.2% | $401 | $162 | 73 days | 4.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,833 | 33.3% | $384 | $124 | 53 days | 2.9 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,613 | 33.2% | $368 | $120 | 36 days | 5.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,971 | 27.6% | $376 | $128 | 38 days | 3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,565 | 23.1% | $359 | $83 | 24 days | 6.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,750 | 24.6% | $351 | $98 | 24 days | 2.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,659 | 26.3% | $349 | $86 | 41 days | 2.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,289 | 22.9% | $347 | $76 | 50 days | 3.8 nights |
| May 2026 | $4,403 | 32.3% | $404 | $142 | 66 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $8,387 | 53.6% | $475 | $280 | 89 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $11,230 | 59.8% | $526 | $362 | 108 days | 4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $6,940 | 43.7% | $486 | $224 | 98 days | 3.9 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Williams Bay address, run it through the Airbnb profit calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Williams Bay Airbnb took in $40,911 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,160 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $3,730 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $4,890 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,570 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,860 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any HOA or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $36,021 | $61,450 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Williams Bay bookings | $4,890 | $8,350 |
| Gross bookings | $40,911 | $69,800 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 81% of Williams Bay listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,350 | −$9,130 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$4,890 | −$8,350 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$2,050 | −$3,490 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$820 | −$1,400 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,230 | −$2,090 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$410 | −$410 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$200 | −$200 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$14,950 | −$25,070 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $25,961about $2,160 a month | $44,730about $3,730 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Williams Bay's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Williams Bay home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $5,820 a month, against $3,410 for the average one.
Occupancy
Williams Bay listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Wisconsin average (38%) and 5 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 23% in January to 61% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Williams Bay, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Williams Bay, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $405 over the past year, about 25% above the Wisconsin and U.S. averages ($325 and $320). In a typical year, rates peak in July at about $485 and bottom out in February and November at about $340.
The top 10% charge about 2.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 42% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $405 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Williams Bay it averaged $160 over the past year, from about $80 in a typical January to about $333 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 4.2 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $160 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Williams Bay has one high season, June through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to April. A listing earns about three times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Williams Bay
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $2,480 |
| February | Low season | $2,290 |
| March | Low season | $2,770 |
| April | Low season | $2,440 |
| May | Shoulder season | $4,320 |
| June | High season | $7,510 |
| July | High season | $10,300 |
| August | High season | $7,130 |
| September | Shoulder season | $4,560 |
| October | Low season | $3,660 |
| November | Low season | $3,470 |
| December | Low season | $3,550 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | $8,320 | 53% | $470 |
| Shoulder seasonMay, September | $4,440 | 38% | $383 |
| Low seasonOctober–April | $2,950 | 28% | $347 |
Guests book Williams Bay stays 67 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 108 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 27 days. A typical July booking is made in late March.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 67 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 62 active listings in Williams Bay display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Williams Bay.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Williams Bay neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Bristol Lake, Williams Bay and East Troy. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Lake | A serene area for nature lovers and families seeking a peaceful retreat. Great for outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking. | Bristol Lake, Kettle Moraine State Forest, Nearby hiking trails, Bird watching spots |
| Williams Bay | A small, picturesque village offering a quaint atmosphere and proximity to artisan shops and nature trails, appealing to vacationers. | Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay Beach, Kettle Moraine State Forest, Local wineries |
| East Troy | Offers a unique blend of history and outdoor activities. Great for families and those interested in local culture. | East Troy Electric Railroad, Alpine Valley Music Theatre, Local parks and trails |
| Delavan Lake | Known for its scenic beauty and recreational activities. A great investment for swim and boating enthusiasts. | Delavan Lake, White River County Park, Delavan Lake Festival, Fishing spots |
| Perkins Park | A neighborhood with family-friendly attractions, parks, and quiet streets, making it ideal for long-term rentals and families. | Local parks, Community events, Nearby nature trails |
| Lake Como | A hidden gem known for its peaceful atmosphere and outdoor activities, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. | Lake Como Beach, Outdoor recreational areas, Hiking trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Williams Bay are entire homes (94%), with private rooms at 6%. Houses account for 84% of the stock; apartments and condos come next at 6%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Williams Bay Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 93.5% | 58 |
| Private room | 6.5% | 4 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Williams Bay Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 83.9% | 52 |
| Apartment/Condo | 6.5% | 4 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 4.8% | 3 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.2% | 2 |
| Others | 1.6% | 1 |
Most Williams Bay homes are built for groups: 74% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (45%). Shares are of the 58 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Williams Bay entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% | 4 |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.0% | 11 |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.8% | 26 |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.1% | 14 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% | 3 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Williams Bay earned $41,200 over the past year, against $42,500 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 11 | $41,200 | $45,500 | $355 | 40% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26 | $27,900 | $37,700 | $432 | 34% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14 | $42,500 | $51,800 | $466 | 38% |
Williams Bay is a group-trip market: 58% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about five times the share of the next most common size, seven guests (12%).
Williams Bay listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 1.7% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 10.0% | 6 |
| 5 guests | 8.3% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 10.0% | 6 |
| 7 guests | 11.7% | 7 |
| 8+ guests | 58.3% | 35 |
Williams Bay hosts set up an average of 5 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 27% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is common in Williams Bay: 45% of listings offer it, and 79% have a barbecue grill.
Share of Williams Bay listings with each common amenity
Guests
Williams Bay draws mostly domestic guests: 97% of those who left reviews live in the United States. Chicago alone accounts for 21% of reviews. English is spoken by 72% of guests, and Spanish by 15%.
97% of Williams Bay guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Williams Bay guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 20.5% |
| Milwaukee | 3.5% |
| Madison | 1.9% |
| Miami | 1.6% |
| San Francisco | 1.6% |
Where Williams Bay guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 96.9% |
| Germany | 1.3% |
| Norway | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | 0.3% |
Languages spoken by Williams Bay guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 71.8% |
| Spanish | 14.5% |
| French | 3.8% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Italian | 1.5% |
Williams Bay Airbnbs average 4.89 stars, and 58% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.73, against 4.95 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Williams Bay; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.88 |
| Cleanliness | 4.85 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.90 |
| Check-in | 4.95 |
| Value | 4.73 |
Booking patterns
94% of Williams Bay listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 6% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 40% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Williams Bay listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 54.8% | 34 |
| 181-270 days | 38.7% | 24 |
| 91-180 days | 6.5% | 4 |
Days a year Williams Bay listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 6.5% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 40.3% | 25 |
| 31-90 days | 37.1% | 23 |
| 1-30 days | 16.1% | 10 |
The average Williams Bay booking lasts 4.5 nights, longest in May and shortest in April. Listings took about 23 bookings each over the year, some 1,380 in all. 54% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Williams Bay
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than six in ten listings in Williams Bay accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Williams Bay listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Williams Bay, used by 63% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about seven in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 26% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Williams Bay listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly nine in ten Williams Bay listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $191, and some higher fees lift the average to $273. Spread over the average stay of 4.5 nights, that adds roughly $45 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 12% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Williams Bay, a four-bedroom home, took in $127,000 over the past year, about three times the city's average of $40,900.
Cherry Street Retreat, 4BR 4BA Sleeps 14! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Luxury Lake Geneva retreat (hot tub, Sauna) 2-Acre Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Geneva Lake Guest House with Private Pier Fire Pit Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
The Bay Constellation |Yerkes |Firepit |Pool Table Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
The perfect getaway! (Unit #1) Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Book for a Lake getaway! (Unit #4) Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98 Professional management companies run 31% of Williams Bay listings and owners run the rest, though 31% of listings have a co-host. Two-thirds of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 81% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 36 km, Lake Geneva (8 km away) earned the most per listing, about 63% more than Williams Bay. McHenry was the busiest, booked on 44% of nights against 36% in Williams Bay.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Geneva 4 km | 57 | $63,548 | $499 | 41% |
| Fontana-on-Geneva Lake 4 km | 73 | $47,682 | $609 | 30% |
| Town of Delavan 5 km | 96 | $33,867 | $376 | 27% |
| Como 5 km | 50 | $55,108 | $433 | 40% |
| Lake Geneva 8 km | 242 | $66,721 | $498 | 41% |
| Twin Lakes 24 km | 44 | $66,000 | $568 | 40% |
| McHenry 36 km | 39 | $56,621 | $425 | 44% |
| Fox Lake 36 km | 80 | $35,348 | $317 | 37% |
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FAQ
An active Williams Bay Airbnb grossed $40,911 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 62 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $6,750 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Williams Bay listings earn between $2,030 and $6,750 in a typical month, and the top tenth $9,060 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Williams Bay were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the Wisconsin average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Williams Bay cost $405 before fees. Half of listings charge between $270 and $485, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Williams Bay listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Williams Bay Airbnb grossed $40,911 in the 12 months to September 2026, 24% above the Wisconsin average of $33,105. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $25,961 a year (about $2,160 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $3,730 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $10,300 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Williams Bay listing was open to book earned $160 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made $282 or more.
Williams Bay stays were booked 67 days (about two months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Williams Bay Airbnb stay lasted 4.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 23 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Williams Bay Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Bristol Lake, Williams Bay and East Troy draw the most short-term rental interest in Williams Bay. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 62 active Airbnb listings in Williams Bay as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Town of Geneva, 4 km away.
In Williams Bay, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $191, and some higher fees lift the average to $273.
Method
Figures on this page cover 62 active Airbnb listings in Williams Bay from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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