Living in West Bend, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Bend · Census data 2020–2024
West Bend has 855 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $86,154 (15% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $159,700, the median rent is $538/month.
West Bend is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Bend at a glance
- Population
- 855
- Median age
- 35.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $86,154State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $159,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $538/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 84.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is West Bend a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Iowa median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Bend
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Bend the median home value is $159,700, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $538 per month, which is 21.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,298 a month in housing costs.
West Bend median household income
The median household income in West Bend is $86,154 and the income per person is $36,634. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in West Bend: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 362
- Owner-occupied
- 84.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.3%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.54
West Bend demographics
- Population
- 855
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 320
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Bend ›
Education in West Bend
25.1% of adults 25 and older in West Bend have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Bend
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
West Bend vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in West Bend, IA?
The median household income in West Bend is $86,154, 15% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Bend?
The median home value in West Bend is $159,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in West Bend?
The median gross rent in West Bend is $538 per month, about 21.8% of household income.
Is West Bend, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Iowa median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
What is the median age in West Bend?
The median age in West Bend is 35.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in West Bend?
The average commute to work in West Bend is 12 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Bend?
The unemployment rate in West Bend is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Bend?
25.1% of adults in West Bend have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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