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Elm Grove, WI

Elm Grove, WI.

Population: 6,508 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Elm Grove, WI is $697,064 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $776,500 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,421/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hail, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$697,064

Typical home value

+6.3%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$697,064
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+19.3%
5-year appreciation
+32.4%
10-year appreciation
+83.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$697,064
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$776,500
Median list price
$699,950
Median price per sqft
$268
1-year sale-price change
+35.3%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
102.1%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,421/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$985/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,263/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,553/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,664/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
Schools include
Tonawanda Elementary, Pilgrim Park Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, tornado, winter weather, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A05
NFIP flood claims on record
55
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. (Brookfield Sanitary Landfill) (3.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.3 in
Annual snowfall
37.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
242
Days with Moderate air quality
113
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
136,482
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
108,255

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
33
Hospitals include
MIDWESTERN REGION MED CENTER, INC, WAUKESHA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WAUKESHA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+948 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
64.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$7,240
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
87.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
232,020
Average weekly wage
$1,394
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,178

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Elm GroveState medianUS median
Typical home value$697,064$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$776,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market46 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$3,421/mo$1,435/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,240$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Elm Grove, WI?
$697,064.
What is the median sale price in Elm Grove, WI?
$776,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Elm Grove, WI?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Elm Grove, WI?
Typical rent: $3,421/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elm Grove, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, tornado, winter weather, heat wave.
Is Elm Grove, WI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Elm Grove, WI. 55 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A05. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Elm Grove, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elm Grove, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elm Grove, WI?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. (Brookfield Sanitary Landfill), 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve Elm Grove, WI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Elm Grove, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elm Grove, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elm Grove, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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