West Bend SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in West Bend summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in West Bend. Key points include:
There were 450 total crimes in West Bend in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in West Bend is 1,408.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in West Bend is 237.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in West Bend is 1,170.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in West Bend is -33.53% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In West Bend Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Bend / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 450 | 1,408.6 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 76 | 237.9 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.1 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 65 | 203.5 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 374 | 1,170.7 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 40.7 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 348 | 1,089.3 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 40.7 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in West Bend summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Bend. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Bend is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Bend is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in West Bend is $347,505.
The median income in West Bend is $74,076.
West Bend's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Bend Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Bend | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 96 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Bend, WI Weather
The average high in West Bend is 55.3° and the average low is 36.5°.
There are 72.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.2 inches of precipitation each year with 44.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Bend |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 44.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
West Bend, WI Photos
Rankings & Articles For West Bend
Locations Around West Bend
Map Of West Bend, WI
Best Places Around West Bend
Cedarburg, WI
Population 12,605
Mequon, WI
Population 25,270
Menomonee Falls, WI
Population 39,539
Richfield, WI
Population 11,755
Grafton, WI
Population 12,445
Jackson, WI
Population 8,003
Port Washington, WI
Population 12,645
Sussex, WI
Population 12,066
Hartford, WI
Population 15,821
Slinger, WI
Population 6,307
West Bend Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Bend
The current population in West Bend is 32,030. The population has increased 4.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,030 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 31,722 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 31,682 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 31,639 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 31,587 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 31,596 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 31,649 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 31,656 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 31,661 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 31,611 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 31,496 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 31,340 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 31,200 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 30,963 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 30,764 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Bend
See the full breakdown
West Bend is:
88.2% White with 28,242 White residents.
1.9% African American with 622 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 43 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 289 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 60 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 1,290 Two Or More residents.
4.6% Hispanic with 1,484 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Bend | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.2% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.9% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Bend
See the full breakdown
West Bend is 51.7% female with 16,570 female residents.
West Bend is 48.3% male with 15,460 male residents.
| Gender | West Bend | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Bend for adults over 25
See the full breakdown
1.0% of adults in West Bend completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in West Bend completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in West Bend completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in West Bend completed some college.
13.0% of adults in West Bend completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in West Bend completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in West Bend completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in West Bend completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West Bend completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Bend | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Bend, Wisconsin
See the full breakdown
3.3% of households in West Bend earn Less than $10,000.
2.8% of households in West Bend earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.0% of households in West Bend earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.7% of households in West Bend earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in West Bend earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.6% of households in West Bend earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in West Bend earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.0% of households in West Bend earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.7% of households in West Bend earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.5% of households in West Bend earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Bend | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.0% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.5% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
