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West Bend, WI

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Enjoy small-town comfort and big-city convenience

Suburban Family-Friendly Welcoming Historic Picturesque Active Convenient Charming Riverside

Located about 30 miles northwest of Milwaukee, West Bend combines big-city amenities with small-town charm in one of Wisconsin’s most scenic environments, the Kettle Moraine. Known as the Geocaching Capital of the Midwest, West Bend is a favorite destination for treasure hunters with more than 450 caches within a seven-mile radius.

Access to over 1200 acres of parks, the Milwaukee River, and numerous nearby lakes makes West Bend a haven for outdoor recreation. West Bend’s historic downtown area stretches along Main Street with an abundance of locally owned shops, restaurants, offices, and venues in charming, old-fashioned buildings. Regular events in Downtown West Bend bring the community together, including the famous weekly farmers market, Music on Main, Fall Fest, and the West Bend Bike Race.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in West Bend, WI is $908 for a studio, $1,217 for one bedroom, $1,163 for two bedrooms, and $1,381 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Bend has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,217/month
634 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,846/month
1,145 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Fair Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

350 Students

8
out of 10

Green Tree Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

379 Students

7
out of 10

Silverbrook Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

718 Students

6
out of 10

McLane Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

380 Students

6
out of 10

Decorah Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

372 Students

4
out of 10

Badger Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

851 Students

5
out of 10

Washington Street School

Public

Grades 4-12

10 Students

Rating Unavailable

West High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,075 Students

7
out of 10

East High

Public

Grades 9-12

965 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Street School

Public

Grades 4-12

10 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lac Lawrann Conservancy
  • Sunburst Ski Area
  • Cedarburg Bog State Natural Area
  • Kettle Moraine State Forest Pike Lake Unit

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

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