Milwaukee metro, WI relocation guide
Moving to West Bend, WI
$329,500Median listing price
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About West Bend
West Bend is the county seat of Washington County, a small city on the Milwaukee River with a historic downtown, the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA), and a mix of older neighborhoods and newer subdivisions. It functions as the commercial and civic hub for the surrounding county.



Home prices in West Bend
The median listing price in West Bend is $329,500.
Top places in West Bend
- Downtown West Bend
- Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA)
- Milwaukee River
- Regner Park
- Eisenbahn State Trail
- Barton historic area
- West Bend High Schools campus
Commuting from West Bend
- Approximately 40–50 minutes to downtown Milwaukee via US-45.
- No commuter rail; transit options are limited.
West Bend FAQs
- What is the housing market like in West Bend, WI?
The median listing price in West Bend is $329,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from West Bend, WI?
Approximately 40–50 minutes to downtown Milwaukee via US-45.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.