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West Bend, Wisconsin

city · Washington County

At a glance

32,030
Population
$263,100
Median home value (all homes)
13% below U.S. median
$359,869
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,076/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$74,076
Median household income
6% below U.S. median
25.9 min
Average commute
92.1%
Homes with broadband
45.61%
Locations with fiber available
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing4% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost7% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college18 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates28.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Richfield
city West Bend Business Development
The City of West Bend has a pro-development culture. The Economic Development department aims to support and cultivate projects that serve as a win-win for the community and investors.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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