At a Glance
Median Income
$73,052
$38,900 per capita
Home Value
$255,300
Zillow: $333,095
Median Rent
$999/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
120/100K
951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Elkhorn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elkhorn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elkhorn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elkhorn residents earn a median household income of $73,052 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,900. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkhorn is $255,300 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,095. Median rent is $999/month, with 24.7% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Elkhorn reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 951/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in Elkhorn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkhorn has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population10,259
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,257/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,052
Per Capita$38,900
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,300
Rent$999
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$333,095
Housing Units4,271
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent120/100K
Property951/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary100/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,020 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Elkhorn was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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