Waukesha CountyMukwonago
A village in Waukesha County along the Mukwonago River and Lower Phantom Lake.
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Waukesha County
Big Bend, WI
Small-town character on the Fox River, within easy reach of Mukwonago, Muskego, and the greater Milwaukee area.
1,483Population (2020)
~42Median Age
~$135KMedian Household Income
~551Housing Units
~$324KMedian Home Value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census (population) and 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (age, income, housing units, home value) for Big Bend village, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
Small-Town Living, Close to It All
Big Bend is a small village in Waukesha County, set where the Fox River bends through southeastern Wisconsin. Incorporated in 1928 within the Town of Vernon, it has kept a quiet, close-knit character even as the surrounding Milwaukee suburbs have grown around it.
For buyers looking for a slower pace without giving up access to the region, Big Bend sits within a short drive of Mukwonago, Muskego, and Vernon — and, beyond them, the wider Milwaukee metro area. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Big Bend and the surrounding Waukesha County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyWaukesha
TownshipTown of Vernon
Incorporated1928
ZIP Code53103
School DistrictMukwonago Area SD
NearbyMukwonago, Muskego, Vernon
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Where Big Bend Sits
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What Makes Big Bend, Big Bend
Big Bend sits where the Fox River bends through southeastern Wisconsin, giving the village both its name and its defining natural feature.
A 2020 Census population of 1,483 across roughly 3.3 square miles keeps Big Bend quiet and residential, without a commercial strip at its center.
Two village parks give residents access to the riverfront and open green space within Big Bend itself — see Parks & Recreation below.
Big Bend is served by the Mukwonago Area School District, which includes an elementary school located within the village.
Close to Mukwonago, Muskego, and Vernon, with reasonable access to both Waukesha County's Lake Country and the greater Milwaukee metro area.
Homes in Big Bend
A Residential, Established Feel
Big Bend’s housing stock is predominantly single-family homes in established residential settings, consistent with its small-village scale. As with any community this size, the specific mix of home styles, lot sizes, and price points varies street to street — the most reliable picture comes from current, real-time listings rather than generalizations, which is where Apex’s live MLS access below can help.
HOA Fees & Special Assessments
HOAs and Mello-Roos in Big Bend
Most established homes in Big Bend are not part of a homeowners association. Where a newer subdivision does have one, dues and rules vary by development, so it’s worth confirming HOA status and fees directly on any specific listing rather than relying on a village-wide figure.
Mello-Roos is a California-specific special tax district, created under California law to fund infrastructure in some new developments — it does not exist in Wisconsin, so it does not apply to homes in Big Bend. Wisconsin buyers should instead ask about a property’s regular tax assessment, which Apex Realty Group can help explain for any listing you’re considering.
Location & Convenience
Positioned Between Country and City
Big Bend borders the Town of Vernon and sits near Mukwonago, Muskego, and Vernon — three Waukesha County communities Apex Realty Group also serves. That puts residents within reasonable driving distance of both Waukesha County’s Lake Country to the west and the greater Milwaukee metro area to the east, without the density of either.
Schools
Schools Serving Big Bend
Mukwonago Area School District
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Elementary School | Public | Elementary |
| Parkview Middle School | Public | Middle School |
| Mukwonago High School | Public | High School |
| Christ Lutheran School | Private (WELS) | Elementary |
School assignment is determined by home address, not community name, and boundaries can change. Confirm current attendance zones and program details directly with the Mukwonago Area School District or the school itself.
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Homes for Sale in Big Bend
Real-time listings in and around Big Bend, pulled live from the same MLS feed our team searches every day.
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Nearby Communities
Waukesha County
Waukesha CountyMuskego
A Waukesha County city home to Big Muskego Lake, Little Muskego Lake, and Lake Denoon.
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Waukesha CountyVernon
A village in south-central Waukesha County (incorporated from the former Town of Vernon in 2020).
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Common Questions About Big Bend
Big Bend is in Waukesha County, within the Town of Vernon.
Big Bend is served by the Mukwonago Area School District. Christ Lutheran School is also located within the community as a private option.
Big Bend had a population of 1,483 at the 2020 Census, across roughly 3.3 square miles — one of the smaller incorporated communities in Waukesha County.
Mukwonago, Muskego, and Vernon are the closest communities Apex Realty Group also serves, with the greater Milwaukee metro area beyond them.
Yes — the village has two parks: a riverside park with a playground, boat launch, and baseball diamond, and a second park on Cherry Street with a soccer field.
Big Bend is an incorporated village, established in 1928 within the Town of Vernon.
Real-time MLS listings for Big Bend are available above, pulled from the same feed Apex Realty Group searches every day — or reach out directly and our team can walk you through what's currently available.
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