Elm Grove is a magnificent village, truly "A bird sanctuary," with welcoming residents and a well-kept heritage that waits to be discovered.
Elm Grove is known for being a very safe city, with a population of 5934 condensed on 3.29 square miles of land from which only 0.02 square miles are water. With leisurely walks, tree-lined streets, and well-maintained gardens and yards, life in Elm Grove is truly a treat.
Moving in Elm Grove
Find a place
Drive around, ask locals, and respond to the ads in the newspaper or on the internet. One bedroom apartments for rent can be easily spotted if you have patience and if the odds are in your favor. Also, the quaint neighborhoods will help you decide where you will live.
When to move
Winters can be rather cold, while in Summer temperatures can reach even 97å¡F. If you want to avoid both the heat and the cold, Spring and Fall may be your ideal moving time.
Commute
To get to work a car will definitely come in handy. The average commute time is impressively lower than the National average. Others that don't own a car use the carpool, while the rest of them take the public transportation or walk.
What you need
For rental apartments, landlords ask tenants a proof of income, credit report, ID, and a rental application. Usually you will need to pay a security deposit.
Living in Elm Grove
Recreational spaces
Elm Grove thrives to improve the quality of life and to offer its residents open spaces and high quality parks. The Elm Grove Village Park has a handful of activities tailored for people of all ages. You can choose to play tennis on one of the nine tennis courts available or maybe you would prefer basketball or sand volleyball.
The Village Park features a heated swimming pool and wading pool, as well as picnic areas and a sledding hill. Residents come here to relax and ride their bikes along the park's paths. Surrounded by beautiful trees overlooking the water, you will find yourself day-dreaming to a carefree life. Although, if you want to bring your four-legged friend, make sure you pick up its waste if you want to avoid a citation from the Police Department.
Golf Courses
If you are a fan of golf, then you will be glad to know that, in Elm Grove, you can show off your skills. Greenfield Park, Brookfield Hills, and New Berlin are just minutes away from the city.
Zoo
Near Elm Grove, the Milwaukee County Zoo is a delight for people of all ages. Built on about 200 acres of land, the zoo is home to over 2,000 animals and approximately 330 species. If you don't know where to begin, grab the zoo map. Also, don't forget to buy a souvenir on your way out.
Shopping
There are endless possibilities for shopping in Elm Grove. From clothes, books, home d̩cor and furniture to fresh food, you can have anything you want.
Culture
If you want to learn more about the county's or city's history, there are a few museums that will satisfy all of your curiosities. The East Troy Electric Railroad Museum, the Waukesha County Historical Society and the Clark House Museum are all accessible from the city. Another interesting museum is Milwaukee Public Museum and its planetarium.
