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Elm Grove, WI


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Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Introduction to Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Elm Grove, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 3 miles W of West Allis, Wisconsin and 8 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the year 2000 census, 6,249 people lived in Elm Grove.

Elm Grove History

The part of Wisconsin now occupied by Waukesha County was a part of Michigan until 1834, when Milwaukee County was organized. In 1846, Waukesha County was formed, and Curtis Reed became the first chairman.

Elm Grove and nearby Attractions

  • Milwaukee Public Museum
  • Pike Lake State Park
  • Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics & Technology
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • Harrington Beach State Park
  • Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design

Things To Do In Elm Grove

Local golf courses include the Greenfield Park Golf Course, the New Berlin Hills Golf Course and the Brookfield Hills Golf Course. The Clark House Museum, the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum and the East Troy Electric Railroad Museum are all accessible from Elm Grove as well. The Kettle Moraine State Forest, the Richard Bong State Recreation Area, the Harrington Beach State Park and the Aztalan State Park offer recreational opportunities to the visitors and residents of Elm Grove.

Elm Grove Transportation

General Mitchell International Airport is nearby.

Elm Grove Higher Education

Higher education in the area can be pursued at Carroll College, Waukesha County Technical College and Marquette University.

High Points

Elm Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyElm Grove College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyElm Grove Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyElm Grove Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyElm Grove Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyElm Grove Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyElm Grove People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Elm Grove Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Elm Grove Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Elm Grove Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Elm Grove, WI

Comparing Elm Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population89
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity38
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98
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