Apartments for rent in West Bend, WI

West Bend, a town in Wisconsin, has a population of slightly more than 31,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than nationally (14%). Only 33% of residents rent in West Bend, as the majority own their homes. The average rent of $900/month is roughly equal to the state average.

West Bend has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who have an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). Further, 13% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many West Bend residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 27% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, as 10% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of just over $69K, West Bend workers bring in roughly the same as their peers elsewhere in Wisconsin. However, West Bend compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345).

West Bend has an average commute time of about 26 minutes. Many residents (49%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation isn't used widely. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.