East Troy, WI

Wisconsin

East Troy is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 4,689. Residents earn $77,698 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,689 Population 1,026/sq mi density
$77,698 Median Income $39,204 per capita
$251,500 Home Value $460,393 Zillow
$1,418 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
98 Violent Crime/100K 391 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,698 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$251,500 home value, $1,418/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,698
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $251,500
11% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 98/100K
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.1%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,418
22% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How East Troy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,689
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,026/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,698
Per Capita$39,204
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$6,423M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$251,500
Rent$1,418
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$460,393

Crime

F
Violent98/100K
Property391/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault24/100K
Burglary122/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation830 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+93.3%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Is East Troy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Troy receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. East Troy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Troy is $77,698, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Troy is $251,500, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,418 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

East Troy is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 98 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 391 per 100,000, 80% below the national average.

Education

31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

East Troy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

East Troy has a population of 4,689 with a density of 1,026 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%).

Population

4,689
Total Population
1,026
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
4.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

East Troy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Troy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Troy is $77,698, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: East Troy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,698
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,204
Avg Weekly Wage$980
IRS Avg AGI$89,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,401
County GDP$6,423M

Business (County)

Restaurants337
Healthcare234
Retail366
Manufacturing188

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in East Troy is $251,500, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,418 (22% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $460,393.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$251,500
11% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$460,393
Median List Price$424,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$424,900
$/Sq Ft$287
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio99.7%
Price Drops28.6%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,418
22% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Rate3.37%
In East Troy, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 23.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Troy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.8%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%
Checkup Rate74.9%
Premature Death7,248/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access82.2%
Healthcare Facilities234
East Troy has a violent crime rate of 98 per 100,000 residents, 74% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 391 per 100,000 (80% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: East Troy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent97.6/100K
74% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape24.4/100K
Robbery48.8/100K
Assault24.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property390.5/100K
80% below US avg
Burglary122.0/100K
Theft170.9/100K
Vehicle Theft97.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
East Troy has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches
4% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density1,026/sq mi
Coordinates42.7852°N, 88.3956°W
County FIPS55127
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.5%
D 38.3%

Winner: Republican by 22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.1%
8% below US avg
High School+93.3%
School Test Score5.81
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,026/sq mi
Total Area4.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities234
Restaurants337
Retail Stores366

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Work from Home11.2%

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