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Elm Grove
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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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.

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About Elm Grove...
Population
6,456

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
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    0
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    15.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    76.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    522.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    30.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

Working in Elm Grove

Jobs
grade 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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