The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53095 sells for about $407,450, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,086 a month.
ZIP 53095 — West Bend
The 53095 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand. Low inventory levels continue to support current pricing, though rising interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to Milwaukee employment hubs, offering a balance of established housing and modern amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 5.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 53095, Washington County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
West Bend generally reports crime rates lower than the national average, with property crime being the most common concern. The area is considered safe and consistent with regional trends for suburban Washington County.
Schools serving the 53095 ZIP code are primarily part of the West Bend School District, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and extracurricular offerings.
The area faces moderate risk from severe winter weather and occasional heavy rainfall, though it is not in a high-risk flood zone. Property insurance remains stable but is subject to standard regional adjustments for wind and hail coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services. Infrastructure improvements continue to support residential expansion on the city's periphery.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates reflecting local school district levies and county services. There are no state-level property taxes, and exemptions are available for primary residences.
Residents typically commute via I-45 toward the Milwaukee metropolitan area, with an average travel time of approximately 25 minutes.
The area features extensive access to the Eisenbahn State Trail, local parks like Regner Park, and proximity to Big Cedar Lake for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and consistent demand for both apartments and single-family rentals, with rents trending upward in line with regional inflation.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with major employers including regional medical centers and industrial manufacturers.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with I-45 serving as the main artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on residential expansion in the western and northern sections of the ZIP, alongside downtown commercial improvements.
The Washington County assessment office conducts annual property valuations based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county taxes, and municipal levies; no major MUDs are present.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Net domestic migration to Wisconsin remains positive, with suburban areas like West Bend attracting families from the Milwaukee metro.
Wisconsin is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a Real Estate Condition Report disclosing known defects in the property.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Zip Codes.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Sky Zone Brown Deer4.316.1 mi
- Ozaukee Skateland4.58.3 mi
- Breakout Games4.919.8 mi
- Tiki Beach Resort4.219.5 mi
- Krueger's3.813.7 mi
- Basse's Farms4.512.6 mi
- Little Switzerland Ski Area4.37 mi
- Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center4.62.2 mi
- Sunburst Ski Area4.49.2 mi
- Jug's Hitching Post Saloon & Grill4.611.3 mi
- Holy Hill - Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians4.912.6 mi
- Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary LLC4.77.5 mi
- The Mineshaft4.212.2 mi
- Marcus Menomonee Falls Cinema4.312.9 mi
- Sunburst Ski Area4.49.2 mi
- Museum of Wisconsin Art4.74 mi
- Lynden Sculpture Garden4.717.2 mi
- Wisconsin Automotive Museum4.812.2 mi
- Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts4.410.3 mi
- Schauer Arts Center4.812.3 mi
- Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center4.62.2 mi
- Regner Park4.64.6 mi
- Pike Lake Beach4.79.8 mi
- Riveredge Nature Center4.87.8 mi
- Heritage Trails County Park4.67.9 mi
- Port Washington Marina4.714.2 mi
- Washington County Golf Course4.610.6 mi
- Kettle Hills Golf Course4.39 mi
- The Bog4.48.4 mi
- Mee-Kwon Park Golf Course4.311.4 mi
- Fire Ridge Golf Club411.1 mi
- Basse's Farms4.512.6 mi
- Fleet Farm4.312.4 mi
- Kohl's4.212.6 mi
- Meijer4.212.1 mi
- Meijer4.32.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features a swimming pond, trails, and sports facilities.
A multi-use trail connecting West Bend to surrounding communities.
A prominent cultural institution showcasing regional art.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).