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Elm Grove, WI
A tree-lined village on Waukesha County’s eastern edge, bordering Wauwatosa and Brookfield.
6,524Population (2020)
~44Median Age
~$158KMedian Household Income
~2,446Housing Units
~$510KMedian Home Value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census (population) and 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (age, income, housing units, home value) for Elm Grove village, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
A Tree-Lined Village Close to Everything
Elm Grove is a tree-lined village on the eastern edge of Waukesha County, bordering Wauwatosa and Brookfield. Incorporated in 1955 from what had been part of the Town of Brookfield, it has kept a quiet, established character even while sitting close to the wider Milwaukee metro area.
Home buyers looking at Elm Grove will find a well-established village with parks, a small downtown, and access to the School District of Elmbrook. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Elm Grove and the surrounding Waukesha County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyWaukesha
Incorporated1955
ZIP Code53122
School DistrictElmbrook SD
Area~3.3 sq mi
NearbyBrookfield, Wauwatosa, New Berlin
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What Makes Elm Grove, Elm Grove
St. Edmund's, completed in 1957 and designed by Milwaukee architect William Wenzler, is a distinctive mid-century modern landmark in Elm Grove.
The Elm Grove Public Library serves as a community hub in the heart of the village.
Veteran's Park gives Elm Grove residents a dedicated green space to gather and honor local veterans.
Elm Grove Village Park offers open green space within the village, close to its residential neighborhoods.
Elm Grove's small downtown along Watertown Plank Road is home to local shops and restaurants at the center of the village.
Homes in Elm Grove
A Small, Established Village
Elm Grove’s housing stock is predominantly established single-family homes in a compact, tree-lined village, close to its small downtown on Watertown Plank Road. As with any community, the specific mix of home styles, lot sizes, and price points varies street to street — the most reliable picture comes from current, real-time listings rather than generalizations, which is where Apex’s live MLS access below can help.
HOA Fees & Special Assessments
HOAs and Mello-Roos in Elm Grove
Elm Grove has no single village-wide homeowners association, but several individual subdivisions and condo communities do have their own — including Indian Hills Estates, Squires Grove Condominiums, and the Elm Grove Terrace Owners Association. Dues and rules vary by development, so it’s worth confirming HOA status and fees directly on any specific listing.
Mello-Roos is a California-specific special tax district, created under California law to fund infrastructure in some new developments — it does not exist in Wisconsin, so it does not apply to homes in Elm Grove. Wisconsin buyers should instead ask about a property’s regular tax assessment, which Apex Realty Group can help explain for any listing you’re considering.
Schools
Schools Serving Elm Grove
School District of Elmbrook
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda Elementary School | Public | K–5 |
| Pilgrim Park Middle School | Public | Grades 6–8 |
| Brookfield Central High School | Public | Grades 9–12 |
| St. Mary's Visitation School | Private (Catholic) | K–8 |
School assignment is determined by home address, not community name, and boundaries can change. Elm Grove students may attend either Brookfield Central or Brookfield East High School depending on address. Confirm current attendance zones and program details directly with the School District of Elmbrook or the school itself.
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Common Questions About Elm Grove
Elm Grove is in Waukesha County.
The School District of Elmbrook. St. Mary's Visitation School is also located in Elm Grove as a private option. Depending on address, high school students attend either Brookfield Central or Brookfield East High School.
Elm Grove had a population of 6,524 at the 2020 Census, across roughly 3.3 square miles of land area.
Brookfield, Wauwatosa, and New Berlin all directly border Elm Grove.
Elm Grove is an incorporated village, established in 1955 from what was previously part of the Town of Brookfield.
St. Edmund's Church, a 1957 mid-century modern landmark designed by Milwaukee architect William Wenzler, along with the Elm Grove Public Library and several village parks.
Real-time MLS listings for Elm Grove are available above, pulled from the same feed Apex Realty Group searches every day — or reach out directly and our team can walk you through what's currently available.
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