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West Bend, WI

Founded 1885Washington CountyElev. 284 m
Population
31,722
Median home
$244,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About West Bend

With about 31,722 residents, West Bend is one of Wisconsin's notable places. West Bend was founded in 1885 and sits in Washington County. The median age is 39.9 and the median household income is $75,043. Homes carry a median value of $244,500, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.8%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,722
Median age
39.9
Median household income
$75,043
Per-capita income
$39,939
Poverty rate
7.5%
High-school grad or higher
95.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg. commute
25.5 min
Work from home
8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Black2.3%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.9%
Sales & office21.5%
Production, transportation & material moving20%
Service12.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$244,500
Median gross rent
$1,033/mo
Owner-occupied
66.8%
Median year built
1977
Households
13,923
Avg. household size
2.25

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

West Bend has 11 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading45%
Math43%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

East HighHighGrades 9–12
West HighHighGrades 9–12
Badger MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Silverbrook IntermediateMiddleGrades 5–6
Decorah ElementaryElementary
Fair Park ElementaryElementary
Green Tree ElementaryElementary
McLane ElementaryElementary
Washington Street SchoolOtherGrades 4–12
Rolf's Early Childhood CenterGrades -1–-1
West Bend School District 4KGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime13% below national
West Bend336
Wisconsin304
United States386
↑ 54% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime21% below national
West Bend1,534
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, West Bend Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around West Bend.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Washington County
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

West Bend is in Washington County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

West Bend was founded in 1885 and sits in Washington County. Elevation ~284 m.

Population trend
34K031,72218702024
Map of West Bend
West Bend, WI
Where West Bend is
MilwaukeeMadisonGreen BayKenoshaRacineAppletonWest Bend
Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Washington County Courthouse and JailSt. Peter's ChurchFrisby, Leander F., HouseGadow's MillWest Bend Post OfficeAmity Leather Products Company FactoryWest Bend Chicago and North Western DepotSt. Agnes Convent and School
Notable people from West Bend
Jordan StolzLynn RoethkeDave SteckelWard ChristensenFred H. HildebrandtFlorian LampertRyan RohlingerAndrew P. O'MearaRobert H. Wentorf, Jr.Almah Jane Frisby
People searches in West Bend
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Nearby cities
Germantown (13 mi)Mequon (17 mi)Menomonee Falls (18 mi)Brookfield (25 mi)Wauwatosa (26 mi)Milwaukee (27 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Washington County

Most-recorded names in Washington County booking & incarceration records:

Alejandro Sanchez (1)John Johnson (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in West Bend, WI (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for West Bend, Wisconsin.

Mark Harris, 69ABSCONDER
West Bend · Washington County · 53095
AKA Mark Harris, Mark R Harris

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

West Bend — frequently asked

What is the population of West Bend, Wisconsin?
West Bend has a population of about 31,722, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in West Bend?
The median home value in West Bend is $244,500, and the median gross rent is $1,033/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is West Bend safe? What is the crime rate?
West Bend Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 336 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does West Bend face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Washington County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in West Bend?
West Bend has 11 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in West Bend?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near West Bend. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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