Elm Grove History
Located on the eastern edge of Waukesha County, the Village of Elm Grove is widely considered a premier outer ring suburb where the natural beauty of sloping hills and forested properties creates a true urban-rural living experience less than 20 minutes from Milwaukee. The community is home to more than 6,500 residents, many of whom participate in highly active community organizations. Strong community involvement and engagement is what contributes to the Village's unique character and charm.
Elm Grove Demographics
As of March 2022
Age Range
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Elm Grove Median Age0
Waukesha County Median Age
Elm Grove Labor Force
As of March 2022
Major Private Employers
The largest private employers in the Village are in a variety of industries including retail, services, and health.
| Elliott's Ace Hardware | 50 - 99 |
| Western Racquet Club | 50 - 99 |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals North | 50 - 99 |
| KT Chop Chop Foods | 50 - 99 |
| UPS Customer Center | 50 - 99 |
| Keller Williams Realty | 50 - 99 |
| Studio 890 | 50 - 99 |
Waukesha County Jobs by Industry
*Unemployment rate for Waukesha County as of March 2022
Educational Opportunities
As of March 2022
Elm Grove is served by the Elmbrook School District and includes two high schools, two middle schools, five elementary schools, and one special education school that serves six surrounding communities.
What we offer
Elmbrook consistently ranks among the top districts within Wisconsin as well as nationally. In addition, Elm Grove is served by a number of private schools and by the Elm Grove Public Library, which is a member of the Waukesha and Jefferson Counties Bridges Library System.
Numerous higher education opportunities are available to Elm Grove residents in Waukesha County and Milwaukee County. Cardinal Stritch, Herzing, and Ottawa Universities have campuses in Brookfield offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Carroll University—a private university, and UWM at Waukesha—a two-year campus affiliated with UW-Milwaukee, are both located in the City of Waukesha. In addition, Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) is located in nearby Pewaukee and offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, and short-term certificates. Neighboring Milwaukee County is home to 15 universities, including UW-Milwaukee, Marquette University, and the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Together, these universities offer a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.
