At a Glance
Median Income
$75,043
$39,939 per capita
Home Value
$244,500
Zillow: $358,742
Median Rent
$1,033/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
222/100K
1,139/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
13.4% smoking rate
How West Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Bend a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Bend residents earn a median household income of $75,043 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,939. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,910 business establishments, including 294 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Bend is $244,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,742. Median rent is $1,033/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
West Bend reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,139/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in West Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Bend has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population31,722
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density2,037/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,043
Per Capita$39,939
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$9,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,500
Rent$1,033
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$358,742
Housing Units14,515
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent222/100K
Property1,139/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault197/100K
Burglary34/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation919 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in West Bend was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 294 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.