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Elmwood Park, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Elmwood Park is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 528. Residents earn $61,573 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
528 Population 3,520/sq mi density
$61,573 Median Income $39,434 per capita
$229,200 Home Value $336,667 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,573 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$229,200 home value
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,573
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $229,200
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.2%
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

How Elmwood Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population528
Median Age67.2 yrs
Density3,520/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,573
Per Capita$39,434
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$11,724M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$336,667
Housing Units308
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Uninsured7.1%
Smoking11.9%
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation647 ft (197 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband65.6%
Libraries6

Is Elmwood Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elmwood Park receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Elmwood Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elmwood Park is $61,573, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elmwood Park is $229,200, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Elmwood Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 41.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Elmwood Park has a population of 528 with a density of 3,520 people per square mile. The median age is 67.2 years, 73% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.6%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

528
Total Population
3,520
People / sq mi
67.2yrs
Median Age
73% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.2%
Female 64.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Elmwood Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elmwood Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elmwood Park is $61,573, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Elmwood Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,573
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,434
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
IRS Avg AGI$74,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,234
County GDP$11,724M

Business (County)

Restaurants422
Healthcare612
Retail526
Manufacturing289

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,524
86% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.1 min
Drive Alone82.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Elmwood Park is $229,200, 19% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $336,667.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$229,200
19% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$336,667
Median List Price$399,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$399,900
$/Sq Ft$169
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.6%
Housing Units308
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,524
86% above US avg
Effective Rate2.85%
In Elmwood Park, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 11.9% are current smokers. 23.5% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Elmwood Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD4.5%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.9%
15% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress10.6%
Short Sleep34.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.1%
17% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits69.4%
Premature Death9,277/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access90.3%
Healthcare Facilities612
Elmwood Park has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.0 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.0 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall41.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation647 ft (197 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density3,520/sq mi
Coordinates42.6913°N, 87.8221°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55101
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 6.2-point margin. 65.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.5%
D 46.3%

Winner: Republican by 6.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.2%
1% below US avg
High School+87.0%
Graduate Degree+7.3%
School Test Score5.81
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density3,520/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access65.6%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities612
Restaurants422
Retail Stores526

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.1 min
Drive Alone82.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

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