Housing-General Public Survey

Western U.P. Planning & Development Region (WUPPDR)

The purpose of this 10-minute survey is to collect demographics and feedback from residents about housing in their area. This survey will assist WUPPDR in developing a Housing Study & Strategy that will identify actions that communities can take to encourage new housing development, redevelopment, and rehabilitation to meet identified housing market demand.

The survey includes questions about you, where you live, your household, income, education, homeownership or rental, and your experience in searching for a home in the current real estate market (if you've been looking for a home). Participation is voluntary. The combined results from this survey will be published as part of the WUPPDR's Housing Study & Strategy.

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Lisa McKenzie, Assistant Regional Planner, at (906) 482-7205 x118 or lmckenzie@wuppdr.org. Thank you for your time and thoughtful responses!

Response Deadline
In order for your feedback to be included, please complete the survey no later than January 31, 2022.

2.Are you a seasonal resident?

Yes

3.If you are a seasonal resident, where is your permanent residence?

4.How many years have you lived in your current county?

5.How many years have you lived in your current residence?

6.What is your marital status?

Single

Married

Divorced

Widowed

10.Does more than one resident of your household earn an income:

Yes

12.What is the highest level of Education you've attained?

13.What is the range that best describes the amount you currently pay for monthly housing costs? This amount should include rent plus utilities, or in the case of homeowners, house payment including principal and interest, taxes and insurance

15.In what year was your home built? (approximate is acceptable)

17.How many bedrooms are in your home?

18.What are the number of finished stories in your home?

19.What is the approximate finished square footage of your home?

21.Does your home have a garage?

Yes, one car

Yes, two car

Yes, 3 or more car

22.What is the approximate lot size of your home-even if you are renting? (Note: an acre is approx. 3/4 football field)

Less than half-acre

Half-acre to fewer than 5 acres

5 or more acres

23.If you have not searched for a home in the past two years, do you plan to in the next year?

Yes

Maybe

24.Do you plan to SELL your home within the next year? Check all that apply

Yes, other (please explain)

25.If you plan to sell your home in the next year, how much do you think your home could sell for?

27.Do you have any other comments to share?

28.Have you searched for a new home in the past 2 years? If your answer is yes, please answer questions 29-39. If no, thank you for completing this survey!

Yes

29.What year did you begin searching for a new home?

30.What month did you begin searching for a new home?

31.What is your target area(s) for a home purchase?

Within the county of your current primary residence

Outside county but in the U.P. or Northern Wisconsin counties bordering Michigan. Specify below

Outside of the U.P. and Northern Wisconsin counties bordering Michigan. Specify below.

Specific areas outside county or U.P.

34.Would you consider purchasing a home in need of extensive rehabilitation?

Yes

35.If you purchased a home in need of extensive rehabilitation, would you do some or all of the work yourself?

All of the work myself

Some of the work myself

None of the work myself

36.Would you consider having a custom home built?

Yes

37.Would you consider pre-purchasing an unbuilt home from a model home in a new development?

Yes

38.If you purchased a custom home or pre-purchased a home in a new development, what price range would you consider?

39.Did you ultimately purchase a home?

Yes, generally consistent with original plans

Yes, but changed type/approach from original plans

Please explain changed type/approach or a No response