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.

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* 1. What County & Municipality/Township do you live in?

Baraga County

Gogebic County

Houghton County

Iron County

Keweenaw County

Ontonagon County

Municipality/Township/Community

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* 2. Are you a seasonal resident?

Yes

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

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

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

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* 6. What is your marital status?

Single

Married

Divorced

Widowed

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* 7. How many people, including yourself, are in our household?

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* 8. What is the age group that best describes you?

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 9. Which of the following best describes your current Employment status?

Full time

Part time (<32 hours/week)

Looking for work

Not looking for work

Retired

Student

Self-employed

Homemaker

Unable to work

Other (please specify)

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

Yes

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* 11. What is your annual household income?

Under $10,000

$10,000-$24,999

$25,000-$34,999

$35,000-$49,999

$50,000-$74,999

$75,000-$99,999

$100,000 or more

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

Less than high school

High school graduate or equivalent

Some College, no degree

Associates degree or certificate

Bachelor's degree

Graduate or professional degree

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* 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

Live with someone rent free

Under $200

$200-$399

$400-$599

$600-$799

$800+

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* 14. Do you own or rent your home?

Own outright

Own with mortgage

Own with Land Contract

Rent with fixed term lease and length

Rent Month to Month

Rent with intent or agreement to buy

Living with friends/relatives

Other (please specify)

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

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* 16. What type of home do you live in?

Single-family detached

Manufactured home

Duplex

Multi-family (3 or more) Units

Condo

Townhouse (single-family attached)

Other (please specify)

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* 17. How many bedrooms are in your home?

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

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

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* 20. Is your home in need of any extensive repairs such as: Check all that apply.

Roof

Siding

Windows

Foundation

Utility/HVAC

Structural

Interior/not related to structure

Does not apply

Other (please specify)

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* 21. Does your home have a garage?

Yes, one car

Yes, two car

Yes, 3 or more car

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* 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

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

Yes

Maybe

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

Yes, to take advantage of seller's market

Yes, downsizing

Yes, leaving the area

Yes, need more space

Yes, affordability of current home

Yes, current home needs extensive repairs

Does not apply

Yes, other (please explain)

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

Less than $50,000

$50,000-$99,999

$100,000-$149,999

$150,000-$199,999

$200,000-$299,999

$300,000 or more

Does not apply

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* 26. What do you perceive as the greatest need for housing in your area?

Single family homes for purchase

Single family homes for rent

Senior housing

Rehabilitation of existing homes

Small homes

Duplex-rentals

Duplex-indvidual

Multi-family rentals

Student housing-apartments

Student housing-dormitories

Student housing-homes or townhouses

Other (please specify)

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* 27. Do you have any other comments to share?

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* 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

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

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

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* 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.

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* 32. Why did you decide to begin your search for a home to purchase? Check all that apply.

Pandemic-related

Low interest rates

Ability to work remotely

Better job/wage increase

School

Retirement

Downsizing

Proximity to family

Job location/transfer (other than remote work)

General preference for location

Need more room

Other

Please specify "other" response

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* 33. What difficulties have you or did you experience in your search for a home? Check all that apply.

General inadequate supply

General lack of affordability

General low quality

Available home types didn't align with preferences

Competitiveness/timing of offers

Other offers over list price

Other offerors waiving contingencies

Appraised value insufficient for financing

Other financing issues

Other (please specify)

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

Yes

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* 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

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* 36. Would you consider having a custom home built?

Yes

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

Yes

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

$25,000-$99,999

$100,000-$149,000

$150,000-$199,999

$200,000-$249,999

$250,000-$299,999

$300,000 or more

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* 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