Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunn Bros Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) C-
Washington County Historical Museum
Museum
Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA)
Museum
West Bend Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (31) C+
Riverside Brewery
Bar
Brazen Head Pub
Bar
The Antidote
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Jumbo's Frozen Custard
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Bagg End
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cousins Subs
Fast Food
Cousins Subs
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
En Fuego
Gym
Groceries (8) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Sendik's
Grocery Store
Hankersons Bakery
Bakery
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Parks (89) A+
Riverfront Parkway
Park
Settler Park
Park
Kenny Park
Park
Decorah Hills Park
Park
Sonshine Community Park
Park
Riverside Playground
Playground
Little League Diamonds
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Silverbrook Creek Parkway
Park
Ziegler Park
Playground
Regner Park
Park
Ziegler Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
Vogt Open Space
Park
Maplewynde Park
Park
Ridge Run East Park Entrance
Park
Rolf's Park
Park
Grant Playlot
Park
Forest Home Park
Park
Minz Park
Park
Ridge Run Central Park Entrance
Park
Royal Oaks Park
Park
Ridge Run Park
Park
Shops (45) C+
Tennis Hardware
Home Improvement
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Maus Jewelers
Fashion
Rogan's Shoes
Shoes
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Clark
Convenience Store
Mad Max
Convenience Store
Men's Hair House
Hairdresser
Kohl's
Department Store
Woolen Mills
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Royal Nails
Beauty
claire's
Fashion
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
SmartStyle
Hairdresser
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Shoe Dept
Shoes
Maurices
Clothing
Get It Now
Furniture
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Marshalls
Department Store
Petco
Pets
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in West Bend.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in West Bend is 99/100 - which is 3% higher than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime B-

West Bend crime rates are 2,345 per 100k, which is 39% higher than Wisconsin
Property Crime
2,131 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
214 crimes per 100k A-
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employment B+

The median income in West Bend is $64,879 - which is 19% higher than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$64,879 C
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
City of West Bend Fire Department
Fire Station
Washington County Sheriff Department
Police
City of West Bend Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Synergy Clinic
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aurora Health Center
Clinic
Planned Parenthood West Bend Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

West Bend home prices are $183,300 - which is 10% higher than Wisconsin
Home Price
$183,300 B
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools B

The West Bend graduation rate is 90% - which is 3% higher than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (12) A+
Mclane Elementary
Washington County Head Start & West Bend Title I
Holy Angels School
St John'S Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Silverbrook Intermediate
St Frances Cabrini School
Fair Park Elementary
Washington Street School
Decorah Elementary
Green Tree Elementary
High Schools (4) F
Washington Street School
Pathways
West High
East High
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ratings A

West Bend has an overall rating of 81% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • West Bend has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Bend crime rates are 39% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in West Bend is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average

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A lot to Offer in West Bend, WI 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in West Bend, WI has a lot of benefits including good schools, diversity, low crime, and accessibility to a bigger city. We are close to the city of Milwaukee, but we still maintain a country small town feel. We have a lot of locally owned shops including a farmers market, ...Read More different carnivals at Regners Park and a lot of shopping.

The best thing about West Bend is the schools. There are a lot of school activities that keep my children and me busy. The teachers and schools have always been welcoming and accommodating.

The nightlife is non-existent here, but Milwaukee has many places that might appeal to those that prefer the nightlife. There are many restaurants to choose from including some locally owned and chain restaurants. The Grasshopper restaurant is one of my favorites because of the atmosphere and the tasty offerings. I also love taking a late night trip to Jumbo's Frozen Custard whenever I'm craving a butter pecan special sundae. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Bend? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Riverfront Parkway
      Settler Park
      Kenny Park
      Decorah Hills Park
      Sonshine Community Park
      Riverside Playground
      Little League Diamonds
      Riverside Park

      Entertainment

      Washington County Historical Museum
      Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA)
      West Bend Theater

      Food & Drink

      Riverside Brewery
      Brazen Head Pub
      The Antidote
      Jimmy John's
      Domino's
      Jumbo's Frozen Custard
      Marco's Pizza
      Little Caesars

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Bend? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in West Bend.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Bend? The cost of living in West Bend is 99/100 - which is 3% higher than Wisconsin.
      West Bend
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Bend? West Bend crime rates are 2,345, which are 39% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      2,345 per 100k people

      1% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      1% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      53%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Bend? The median income in West Bend is $64,879 which is 19% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $64,87917% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,55512% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is West Bend a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Synergy Clinic
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West Bend home prices? West Bend home prices are $183,300 - which is 10% higher than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $183,3001% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8649% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      3% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does West Bend have good schools? The West Bend graduation rate is 90% - which is 3% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is West Bend a good place to live? West Bend has an overall rating of 81% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      4 total surveys

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