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Elkhorn, WI

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A quiet Wisconsin reprieve with a family-friendly atmosphere

Quaint Community Events Lake Commuter Affordable Family-Friendly

Situated along Interstate 43 between Milwaukee and Beloit in southeastern Wisconsin, Elkhorn is a sleepy small town with a charming city center and an active community. Residents enjoy access to affordable apartments and amazing schools despite the area’s modest size. Kids and adults alike benefit from a friendly, quiet atmosphere where neighbors know and look out for each other.

There are local taco spots, cafes, and shops centered on Lincoln Street and Wisconsin Street. Outdoor lovers can head south to the trio of lakes — Geneva Lake, Delavan Lake, and Lake Como — to enjoy a day on the water. Commuters will love Elkhorn’s proximity to the interstate, making a drive into the neighboring big cities a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Elkhorn, WI is $1,006 for one bedroom, and $1,220 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elkhorn has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,006/month
858 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Tibbets Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

444 Students

8
out of 10

Jackson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

521 Students

7
out of 10

West Side Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

452 Students

5
out of 10

Elkhorn Area Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

705 Students

3
out of 10

Elkhorn Area High

Public

Grades 9-12

974 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Yerkes Observatory
  • East Troy Electric Railroad
  • Big Foot Beach State Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.