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West Bend, Iowa, in Palo Alto county, is 76 miles NW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 140 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 834 residents.
In West Bend, about 59% of adults are married. People in West Bend have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
You'll see many senior citizens in the city.
In 2000, West Bend had a median family income of $40,455. Home-based work is more common in West Bend than in most places.
According to the 2000 census, 90% of the housing in West Bend was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In West Bend you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In West Bend, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in West Bend let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
West Bend strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing West Bend to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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