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Elm Grove, Wisconsin

village · Waukesha County

At a glance

6,459
Population
$510,400
Median home value (all homes)
68% above U.S. median
$705,800
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,900/mo
Median rent
41% above U.S. median
$158,016
Median household income
101% above U.S. median
19.2 min
Average commute
95.9%
Homes with broadband
42.66%
Locations with fiber available
0.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing86% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities36% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost31% 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 college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates99.2%
College graduates74.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Waukesha Economic Development
The Waukesha County Center for Growth is a non-profit serving as the lead economic development organization for Waukesha County. Created in 2016, we are focused on expanding the county's economic base by ensuring our businesses and communities have access to the resources they need to grow.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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