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Elm Grove
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
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Suburb
Milwaukee

Elm Grove

#1 in Best Places to Retire in Wisconsin
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Elm Grove is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 6,456. Elm Grove is in Waukesha County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Elm Grove offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Elm Grove there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Elm Grove and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Elm Grove are highly rated.
    About Elm Grove...
    Population
    6,456
    Suburb of
    Milwaukee
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $412,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,256
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    Elm Grove Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      16.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      32.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      32.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      779.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      32.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      44%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Elm Grove

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $115,459
    National
    $69,021
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