Population
Walker
25,201
West Bend
31,722
Median Income
Walker
$73,835
West Bend
$75,043
Home Value
Walker
$266,400
West Bend
$244,500
Rent
Walker
$1,121
West Bend
$1,033
Crime Rate
Walker
2.21
West Bend
2.44
Cost of Living
Walker
113.1
West Bend
114.6
Avg Temp
Walker
N/A
West Bend
N/A
Unemployment
Walker
2.9%
West Bend
3.0%
How Similar Are Walker & West Bend?
West Bend is Walker's #15 most similar city
6 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Walker
25,201
West Bend
31,722
West Bend has a 21% larger population than Walker.
Violent Crime
Walker
2.21
West Bend
2.44
Both cities have similar violent crime — just a 9% difference.
Property Crime
Walker
24.46
West Bend
11.71
Walker's property crime is significantly higher than West Bend's — 52% difference.
Political Leaning
Walker
46.5%
West Bend
67.6%
Walker leans Democratic while West Bend leans Republican.
Unemployment
Walker
2.9%
West Bend
3.0%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 2% difference.
Median Income
Walker
$73,835
West Bend
$75,043
Both cities have similar median income — just a 2% difference.
Home Values
Walker
$266,400
West Bend
$244,500
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Walker
25.4%
West Bend
20.5%
Walker has a 20% higher education than West Bend.
Demographics
Walker
85.7%
West Bend
91.1%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 6% difference.
Cost of Living
Walker
113.1
West Bend
114.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 1% difference.
6 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Walker and West Bend share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Walker leads in 5 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Walker leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWalker scores 92.4 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 109.4 in West Bend. West Bend has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,338 vs $1,531 in Walker (14% lower). West Bend has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,119 vs $1,278 in Walker (14% lower).
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Housing Market — Walker leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWalker has a median property tax of $2,538 vs $3,486 in West Bend (27% lower). Walker has a vacancy rate of 2.9% compared to 3.7% in West Bend. Walker has a median home value of $266,400 vs $244,500 in West Bend (9% higher).
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Jobs & Economy — Walker leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWalker: 18 min vs West Bend: 24 min for mean commute. West Bend: 17,760 vs Walker: 14,221 for labor force. Walker has a work from home of 8.4% compared to 8.0% in West Bend.
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Crime & Safety — West Bend leads
Source: FBI UCRWest Bend has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 0.03 compared to 0.12 in Walker. West Bend has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 11.71 compared to 24.46 in Walker. West Bend has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 10.89 compared to 21.85 in Walker.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Walker leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWalker has a bachelor's degree or higher of 25.4% compared to 20.5% in West Bend. Walker has a high school diploma or higher of 44.7% compared to 40.9% in West Bend.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Bend has a population of 31,722, about 1.3x the size of Walker (25,201). Walker skews younger with a median age of 36.3 vs 39.9.
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Walker
West Bend
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWest Bend: 5 vs Walker: 3 for with emergency services. Walker: 4.3 vs West Bend: 3.8 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Walker leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWalker has a public transit of 0.8% compared to 0.4% in West Bend. West Bend has a bicycle of 0.2% compared to 0.0% in Walker. Walker: 18 min vs West Bend: 24 min for mean commute time.
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