Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Elm Grove is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 6,428. Residents earn $133,304 per year, which is 77% above the national average.
Based on current data, Elm Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Elm Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elm Grove is $133,304, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Elm Grove among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Elm Grove is $468,000, making it a premium housing market at 66% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,788 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Elm Grove is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 17 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 924 per 100,000, 53% below the national average.
Elm Grove is a highly educated community — 67.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Elm Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 39.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $133,304 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,346 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $118,719 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,577 |
| County GDP | $42,030M |
| Restaurants | 875 |
| Healthcare | 1,644 |
| Retail | 1,242 |
| Manufacturing | 838 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,421 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.59% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
| Census Median | $468,000 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $650,612 |
| Median List Price | $439,350 |
| Median List Price | $439,350 |
| $/Sq Ft | $217 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,788 |
| 54% above US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,421 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.59% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.5% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 13.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,179/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,644 |
| Total Violent | 16.8/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 16.8/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 923.9/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 134.4/100K |
| Theft | 789.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,972/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0475°N, 88.0870°W |
| County FIPS | 55133 |
Winner: Republican by 19.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 67.0% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,972/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,644 |
| Restaurants | 875 |
| Retail Stores | 1,242 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |