Relocation Guide 2019-2020

S teeped in history and anchored in nature, Washington County has a distinctively rural feel. The county’s population totals slightly more than 130,000, although it is growing rapidly. Located northwest of Milwaukee, Washington County is home to some of the most beautiful lakes, hills and natural formations ever carved out by thousand-ton slabs of ice. It was here that the rims of two glaciers – the Michigan and Green Bay – collided, creating a huge ridge that extends some 120 miles from southeastern Wisconsin north to Lake Winnebago. This created some of the most beautiful topography in Wisconsin. Washington County boasts more than 50 lakes and five rivers. It is home to portions of the Ice Age Trail , several units of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and Pike Lake State Park , which features Powder Hill , a 1,350-foot-high kame that was formed when the glaciers began to melt. It is the home of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians at Holy Hill , which attracts thousands of pilgrims each year who come to pray for good health. Germantown Germantown is a residential community located just northwest of Milwaukee. It is one of the largest villages in the state, covering 34 square miles. It has also been one of the faster- growing communities in the state. Since 1990, its population has doubled. Founded in 1838 by Germans who were attracted to the heavily wooded areas, the village still treasures its European heritage. In May, village residents gather for a German Maifest celebration. Germantown has a diversified economy that benefits from one of the largest industrial parks in the state. The village has two golf courses, several parks and a variety of home sizes. West Bend/Kewaskum West Bend, the county seat and largest city in Washington County, is nestled in picturesque farm country with rolling hills and rustic roads. The Milwaukee River winds its way through the downtown, en route from the hills of the Kettle Moraine to Lake Michigan. The city maintains the charm and friendliness of small-town living. It is home to the Museum of Wisconsin Art , which features the works of Wisconsin artists, and the Kettle Moraine Jackson Newburg Trenton 45 45 28 84 144 175 167 145 167 Germantown West Bend 83 175 145 60 60 83 33 33 45 144 28 N 3 miles 164 Kewaskum Slinger Hartford 41 POPULATION: 134,630 COUNTY SEAT: West Bend GERMANTOWN village.germantown.wi.us Schools: Germantown 45 minutes 20 miles $280,000 $15.99 MUNICIPALITY Website Median 2018 Home Sales Price Tax Rate Median Income Population $79,553 19,965 Time to Airport Miles to Downtown W A S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y Gateway to the Kettle Moraine washington county 80 YOUR RELOCATION RESOURCE Sunburst Winter Sports Park