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Elkhorn, Wisconsin

city · Walworth County

At a glance

10,221
Population
$273,600
Median home value (all homes)
10% below U.S. median
$348,966
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,034/mo
Median rent
23% below U.S. median
$77,649
Median household income
1% below U.S. median
21.1 min
Average commute
83.8%
Homes with broadband
75.6%
Locations with fiber available
1.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% above
Goods & services4% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost24% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates92.1%
College graduates30.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Elkhorn Economic Development Alliance
The Elkhorn Economic Development Alliance (EEDA) is committed to improving the business climate for Elkhorn by working with public and private partners to advance efforts that develop relationships which will increase investment in our community. Its goals include engaging local businesses, developing a cohesive brand for the Elkhorn area, and identifying issues impacting businesses that can be addressed by EEDA.
city Walworth County Economic Development
Walworth County Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Walworth County residents by working with public and private sector partners to advance efforts that create jobs and build private sector investment in our communities. It provides services in business retention, expansion, attraction, and startup, and maintains a revolving loan fund to assist startup and small businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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