Living in Racine, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Racine · Census data 2020–2024
Racine has 331 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median home value is $114,900.
Racine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Racine at a glance
- Population
- 331
- Median age
- 49.3State: 42.7
- Median home value
- $114,900State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.6%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Racine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Unemployment of 61.5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Racine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Racine the median home value is $114,900, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Racine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 136
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 20.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 3.06
Racine demographics
- Population
- 331
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 2.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 108
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Racine ›
Education in Racine
9.6% of adults 25 and older in Racine have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Racine
- Unemployment rate
- 61.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Racine vs nearby towns
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What is the average home price in Racine?
The median home value in Racine is $114,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is Racine, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: unemployment of 61.5%.
What is the median age in Racine?
The median age in Racine is 49.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Racine?
The average commute to work in Racine is 11 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Racine?
The unemployment rate in Racine is 61.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Racine?
9.6% 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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