Elm Grove

Classic architecture, tree-lined streets, and a small, exclusive community.

Overview for Elm Grove, WI

6,456 people live in Elm Grove, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $58,943. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,456

Total Population

45 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$58,943

Average individual Income

Around Elm Grove, WI

There's plenty to do around Elm Grove, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

35
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
31
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Freese's Candy Shops, Milk 'N Honey Health Foods, and Bunzel's Catering.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Freese's Candy Shops Logo
Dining · $$ 4.7 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Milk 'N Honey Health Foods Logo
Dining · $$$ 3.44 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Bunzel's Catering Logo
Dining · $$ 3.61 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Sommerfeld's Trains Logo
Shopping 4.04 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Phase 2 Skateshop Logo
Shopping 4.15 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
PowerCycle Logo
Active 3.74 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars

Elm Grove Real Estate

 
Elm Grove is an exclusive community between Brookfield and Milwaukee. Affluent Milwaukeeans prefer to own houses here – it’s peaceful and more spacious – while retaining easy access to the city. Downtown is only a 15-minute drive, or you can head west to Lake Country, where many residents own their summer homes. There’s a collection of inland lakes perfect for sunbathing, boating, and other water activities.
 
In the Indian Hills, Mission Hills, and Brinsmere Manor neighborhoods, there’s a mix of large Tudor-style homes dating back to the 1920s, 1960 ranch-style houses, and modern luxury mansions. You’ll find spacious penthouse-style condos in Squires Grove, Emerald Woods, and Bluemound Rd. Tree-lined streets and narrow roads through the woods can make you forget you’re living close to a metropolitan city. Brookfield earned the state title of “Bird City” because the mature trees and well-maintained gardens have become a sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. 
 

What to Love

  • Quick commute to downtown 
  • Classic Tudor-style homes
  • Bird sanctuaries and other protected wildlife
  • Plenty of locally-owned small businesses

Local Lifestyle

 
There’s a strong sense of community here. Residents volunteer to serve on government committees and organize public events to bring everyone together. There are no mega-chain stores in Elm Grove. Small, locally-owned businesses treat their customers like family and vice versa. Neighbors take time to get to know each other and throw block parties regularly, so it feels like a very close-knit Midwestern town.
 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

 
Residents love to support their favorite mom-and-pop shops and eateries. Some shops even attract out-of-towners to their unique offerings. Great Harvest Bread Co. is famous for its fresh-baked whole-grain wheat bread and muffins. Zisters is a casual restaurant that’s the town go-to for catering, private parties, and bottomless brunches on weekends. It also hosts a popular live music series in the summer. Yamato Sushi Restaurant specializes in sushi, steak, and noodle dishes. 
 
Silver Spur Texas Smokehouse Bbq serves Texas-style smoked meats, southern side dishes, and Tex-Mex fare. Yemas Family Restaurant has all your American favorites, including pancakes, burgers, and grilled cheese. O’Donoghue’s Irish Pub is set in an old-style stone building open late for pub grub and draft beers. In nearby Brookfield is Glass Nickel Pizza Co. which has a professional catering and delivery service for pizza, pasta, and wings. If you have a sweet tooth, check out Fazio’s Chocolate, The Chocolate Factory, or RJ’s Ice Cream. There’s also a Starbucks close by, and Fresh Baked Café boasts the best croissants in town.
 
You’ll find many shops and businesses at the Village Court, including florists, salons and spas, and home furnishings. Sendik’s Food Market is a grocery store with a bakery, deli, and takeaway food. Kettle Range Meat Co. is a specialty butcher shop offering grass-fed beef and free-range chicken. Nearby, the Brookfield Farmers Market sells produce and specialty foods on Saturdays.
 

Things to Do 

 
Elm Grove Village Park has recreational facilities including baseball, tennis, volleyball, basketball, a heated swimming pool, and a splash pad. It also hosts Friday Flicks, Tunes on Tuesdays, and other outdoor events. Third Space Brewing has live music and the Elm Grove Beer Garden in the summer. You can catch a performance at Sunset Playhouse, a not-for-profit stage venue run by volunteers from the community. Volunteers also organize Easter egg hunts, Memorial Day parades, and Fourth of July celebrations.
 
Residents head to Lake Country in the summer or for a weekend getaway. It offers plenty of water and outdoor activities. Lapham Peak is great for hiking, backpacking, and cross-country skiing. Golf enthusiasts can head to Western Lakes Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course and event venue, or Naga-Waukee War Memorial Golf Course, a public golf course with views of Pewaukee Lake. If you want to stay even closer, Fox Brook Park in Brookfield features a manufactured lake where you can swim and scuba dive.
 

Schools

Elm Grove is served by the Elmbrook School District.
 

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Schools in Elm Grove, WI

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The following schools are within or nearby Elm Grove. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
St Mary Visitation School
13000 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI, 53122
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Tonawanda Elementary
13605 Underwood River Pkwy, Elm Grove, WI, 53122
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Pilgrim Park Middle
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy, Elm Grove, WI, 53122
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Elm Grove Lutheran School
945 Ter Dr, Elm Grove, WI, 53122
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available

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