Living in Racine, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Racine · Census data 2020–2024
Racine has 1,098 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $42,500 (40% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $135,000, the median rent is $714/month.
Racine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Racine at a glance
- Population
- 1,098
- Median age
- 40.8State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $42,500State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $135,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $714/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Racine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Racine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Racine the median home value is $135,000, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $714 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,190 a month in housing costs.
Racine median household income
The median household income in Racine is $42,500 and the income per person is $23,894. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Racine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 548
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.21
Racine demographics
- Population
- 1,098
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 496
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Racine ›
Education in Racine
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Racine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Racine
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 91.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.6%
Racine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | 1,098 | $42,500 | $135,000 | $714 |
| New Haven | 1,493 | $55,938 | $106,500 | $575 |
| Syracuse | 593 | $46,250 | $121,200 | $846 |
| Hartford City | 557 | $51,635 | $82,000 | — |
| Mason | 787 | $45,893 | $110,400 | $983 |
| Pomeroy | 1,565 | $33,333 | $64,900 | $491 |
| Ravenswood | 3,830 | $34,241 | $97,600 | $714 |
| Middleport | 2,167 | $42,118 | $87,700 | $728 |
| Cheshire | 109 | $55,625 | $97,500 | $781 |
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What is the median household income in Racine, OH?
The median household income in Racine is $42,500, 40% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Racine?
The median home value in Racine is $135,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Racine?
The median gross rent in Racine is $714 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Racine, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Racine?
The median age in Racine is 40.8 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Racine?
The average commute to work in Racine is 36 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Racine?
The unemployment rate in Racine is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Racine?
15.8% of adults in Racine 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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