The Town FilesElm Grove, Wisconsin
Village in Waukesha County · population 6,513 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $510,400
- Household income
- $158,016
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 44.3
Elm Grove is a village of 6,513 people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $510,400, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more upscale than 99% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 97% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 96% of Wisconsin towns.
How Elm Grove ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Elm Grove is worth $510,400, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $158,016, which is more affordable than 48% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,900 a month. 88.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elm Grove | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $510,400 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,900 | $951 |
| Median household income | $158,016 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 88.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.1% | — |
Who lives in Elm Grove
| People | Elm Grove | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.9% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 27.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 89.1% |
Weather in Elm Grove
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 14.1°F. About 33.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.5 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elm Grove since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 27, 1984 about 6.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 176 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 106 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 13, 2006.
Severe weather in Waukesha County since 1996
Waukesha County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Flood | DR-4892: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Waukesha County
Waukesha County had 247,891 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,989 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Elm Grove itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in Elm Grove
2 public schools with 1,396 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Park Middle | 6-8 | 876 | 14.4 |
| Tonawanda Elementary | PK-5 | 520 | 15.3 |
Towns near Elm Grove
- Brookfield, WI1.9 mi · 41,464 people · home $443,900
- Wauwatosa, WI2.8 mi · 48,387 people · home $339,000
- West Allis, WI4.0 mi · 60,325 people · home $203,800
- Brookfield, WI4.4 mi · 6,477 people · home $374,500
- New Berlin, WI5.6 mi · 40,451 people · home $365,700
- Milwaukee, WI6.2 mi · 577,222 people · home $184,000
- West Milwaukee, WI6.3 mi · 4,114 people · home $207,400
- Greenfield, WI7.3 mi · 37,803 people · home $261,100
Elm Grove questions
Is Elm Grove, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elm Grove scores better for retirees than 77% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 7%. 22.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Elm Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in Elm Grove is valued at $510,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $158,016, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,900 a month.
What is the weather like in Elm Grove?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.8 inches of precipitation a year and 39.5 inches of snow.
Does Elm Grove get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elm Grove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 27, 1984. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)