West Bend, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In West Bend, Wisconsin Summary
Life in West Bend research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in West Bend over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in West Bend:
The population in West Bend is 31,639.
The median home value in West Bend is $191,300.
The median income in West Bend is $66,980.
The cost of living in West Bend is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in West Bend is $918.
The unemployment rate in West Bend is 3.6%.
The poverty rate in West Bend is 7.4%.
Table Of Contents
West Bend SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
8
West Bend, WI Crime Report
745
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,344.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
0.88%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Bend / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 745 | 2,344.8 | 1,809.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 68 | 214.0 | 323.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.1 | 52.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 53 | 166.8 | 230.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 677 | 2,130.7 | 1,485.7 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 23 | 72.4 | 218.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 631 | 1,986.0 | 1,106.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 72.4 | 161.0 | 282.7 |
West Bend, WI Cost Of Living
99
West Bend's Overall Cost Of Living
West Bend's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | West Bend | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 89 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
West Bend, WI Photos
Rankings for West Bend in Wisconsin
Map Of West Bend, WI
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Population over time in West Bend
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,587 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 31,649 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 31,656 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 31,661 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 31,611 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 31,496 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 31,340 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 31,200 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 30,963 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 30,764 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Bend
| Race | West Bend | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.7% | 80.1% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 7.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in West Bend
| Gender | West Bend | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Bend for adults over 25
| Education | West Bend | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Bend, Wisconsin
| Income | West Bend | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 12.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 18.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.3% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
