At a Glance
Median Income
$133,304
$70,716 per capita
Home Value
$468,000
Zillow: $650,612
Median Rent
$1,788/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
775/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.0%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Elm Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elm Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elm Grove a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elm Grove residents earn a median household income of $133,304 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,716. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,577 business establishments, including 875 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elm Grove is $468,000 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $650,612. Median rent is $1,788/month, with 27.6% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Elm Grove reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 775/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
67.0% of adults in Elm Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elm Grove has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population6,428
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,972/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,304
Per Capita$70,716
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A+
Home Value$468,000
Rent$1,788
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$650,612
Housing Units2,312
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property775/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault65/100K
Burglary48/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation794 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.0%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+24.3%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Elm Grove was built in 1959.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 875 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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