Living in Elroy, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elroy · Census data 2020–2024
Elroy has 1,522 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $58,385 (25% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $136,600, the median rent is $850/month.
Elroy at a glance
- Population
- 1,522
- Median age
- 36.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $58,385State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $136,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Elroy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Wisconsin median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elroy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elroy the median home value is $136,600, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,373 a month in housing costs.
Elroy median household income
The median household income in Elroy is $58,385 and the income per person is $30,956. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Elroy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 683
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.42
Elroy demographics
- Population
- 1,522
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 599
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elroy ›
Education in Elroy
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Elroy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elroy
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.6%
Elroy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elroy | 1,522 | $58,385 | $136,600 | $850 |
| Union Center | 215 | $64,583 | $145,000 | $840 |
| Kendall | 379 | $58,750 | $107,500 | $665 |
| Wonewoc | 670 | $72,708 | $119,000 | $513 |
| Hillsboro | 1,353 | $60,000 | $155,800 | $805 |
| Hustler | 141 | $51,500 | $143,800 | $667 |
| Mauston | 4,248 | $63,636 | $150,200 | $879 |
| New Lisbon | 2,562 | $70,855 | $124,400 | $776 |
| Camp Douglas | 762 | $68,235 | $131,600 | $829 |
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What is the median household income in Elroy, WI?
The median household income in Elroy is $58,385, 25% lower than 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 Elroy?
The median home value in Elroy is $136,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Elroy?
The median gross rent in Elroy is $850 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Elroy, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Wisconsin median.
What is the median age in Elroy?
The median age in Elroy is 36.4 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Elroy?
The average commute to work in Elroy is 20 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elroy?
The unemployment rate in Elroy is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elroy?
18.8% of adults in Elroy 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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