The Town FilesEast Troy, Wisconsin
Village in Walworth County · population 4,687 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $299,600
- Household income
- $79,669
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 38.7
East Troy is a village of 4,687 people in Walworth County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $299,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more walkable than 93% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 91% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 89% of Wisconsin towns.
How East Troy ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Troy is worth $299,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $79,669, which is more affordable than 19% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,436 a month. 61.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Troy | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $299,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,436 | $951 |
| Median household income | $79,669 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 61.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in East Troy
| People | East Troy | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in East Troy
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 11.6°F. About 36.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Troy since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 21, 2010 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on August 2, 2015.
Severe weather in Walworth County since 1996
Walworth County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 19, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3285: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Walworth County
Walworth County had 45,268 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,949 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in East Troy itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in East Troy
4 public schools with 1,433 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Troy High | 9-12 | 475 | 15.3 |
| Little Prairie Primary | PK-2 | 352 | 15.3 |
| East Troy Middle | 6-8 | 321 | 12.3 |
| Prairie View Elementary | 3-5 | 285 | 14.3 |
Towns near East Troy
- East Troy, WI3.1 mi · 3,992 people · home $369,300
- Mukwonago, WI6.0 mi · 8,262 people · home $366,200
- Mukwonago, WI7.3 mi · 7,781 people · home $447,300
- Waterford, WI7.4 mi · 6,514 people · home $424,300
- Rochester, WI8.2 mi · 3,785 people · home $375,700
- Eagle, WI8.7 mi · 3,478 people · home $475,100
- Waterford, WI9.2 mi · 5,542 people · home $329,800
- Tichigan, WI9.6 mi · 5,277 people · home $445,800
East Troy questions
Is East Troy, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Troy scores better for retirees than 69% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 9%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in East Troy?
The median owner-occupied home in East Troy is valued at $299,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,669, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,436 a month.
What is the weather like in East Troy?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 11.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.4 inches of precipitation a year and 41.0 inches of snow.
Does East Troy get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Troy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 21, 2010. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)