Elkhart Lake, WI

Elkhart Lake, WI

At a Glance

How Elkhart Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elkhart Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Elkhart Lake a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Elkhart Lake residents earn a median household income of $86,071 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,694. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,535 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elkhart Lake is $285,200 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $473,595. Median rent is $1,121/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Elkhart Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 786/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

49.4% of adults in Elkhart Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elkhart Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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