Living in Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elkhorn · Census data 2020–2024
Elkhorn has 10,221 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $77,649 (about the same as the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $273,600, the median rent is $1,034/month.
Elkhorn at a glance
- Population
- 10,221
- Median age
- 37.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $77,649State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $273,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,034/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Elkhorn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elkhorn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elkhorn the median home value is $273,600, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,798 a month in housing costs.
Elkhorn median household income
The median household income in Elkhorn is $77,649 and the income per person is $42,858. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Elkhorn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,264
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.36
Elkhorn demographics
- Population
- 10,221
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 4,207
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elkhorn ›
Education in Elkhorn
30.1% of adults 25 and older in Elkhorn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elkhorn
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Elkhorn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn | 10,221 | $77,649 | $273,600 | $1,034 |
| Como | 2,197 | $75,266 | $278,400 | $1,543 |
| Delavan | 8,689 | $65,357 | $218,800 | $1,094 |
| Delavan Lake | 2,757 | $83,550 | $355,500 | $913 |
| Williams Bay | 2,981 | $84,113 | $444,700 | $900 |
| Springfield | 100 | $45,962 | $264,800 | — |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 1,469 | $74,313 | $378,300 | — |
| Lake Geneva | 8,521 | $75,629 | $343,800 | $1,389 |
| Turtle Lake | 327 | $63,438 | $338,300 | $870 |
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What is the median household income in Elkhorn, WI?
The median household income in Elkhorn is $77,649, about the same as the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Elkhorn?
The median home value in Elkhorn is $273,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Elkhorn?
The median gross rent in Elkhorn is $1,034 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Elkhorn, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Elkhorn?
The median age in Elkhorn is 37.6 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Elkhorn?
The average commute to work in Elkhorn is 21 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elkhorn?
The unemployment rate in Elkhorn is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elkhorn?
30.1% of adults in Elkhorn have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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