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About West Bend
City and county seat of Washington County, WisconsinWest Bend is a city in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. As of the 2020 census, the population was 31,752. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
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How West Bend ranks
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Housing in West Bend
The median sale price was $350,000 in May 2026.
A strong seller's market
Safety in West Bend
Safety Grade B-
West Bend reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 55% report less.
Schools in West Bend
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The public schools West Bend’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 79% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.
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