Moving to West Bend, WI
West Bend is in Washington County, Wisconsin. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.

Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group
Wisconsin license 98118-94 · Illinois license 475.210497 · 4 years in the area
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West Bend at a glance
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Washington
- Property tax (effective)
- 1.27% (source)
- Sales tax (combined)
- 5.5% (source)
- Typical home value
- $359,000 (+6.5% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
Living in West Bend: taxes compared
Compare what you'd pay in West Bend with a town across the state line, at your own income and home price: open the Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator with West Bend selected.
Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.
West Bend schools
Public school district(s): West Bend School District
Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Wisconsin DPI school and district report cards.
Commuting from West Bend
No commuter rail in town; most people drive.
- Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 40 min
- Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 2 hr 10 min
Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour.
Homes for sale in West Bend
Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in West Bend that fit.
Nearby towns
- Germantown, WI · Washington County
- Milwaukee, WI · Milwaukee County
- Wauwatosa, WI · Milwaukee County
- Whitefish Bay, WI · Milwaukee County
- Brookfield, WI · Waukesha County
- Elm Grove, WI · Waukesha County
Thinking about West Bend?
Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for West Bend and similar towns.
Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.
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