Living in Racine, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Racine · Census data 2020–2024
Racine has 77,633 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $57,740 (25% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $166,500, the median rent is $1,033/month.
Racine at a glance
- Population
- 77,633
- Median age
- 34.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $57,740State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $166,500State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,033/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Racine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Racine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Racine the median home value is $166,500, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,033 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,398 a month in housing costs.
Racine median household income
The median household income in Racine is $57,740 and the income per person is $29,400. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Racine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34,848
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.39
Racine demographics
- Population
- 77,633
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 31,970
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Racine ›
Education in Racine
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Racine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Racine
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Racine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | 77,633 | $57,740 | $166,500 | $1,033 |
| Elmwood Park | 526 | $61,461 | $229,300 | — |
| North Bay | 203 | $128,750 | $490,000 | — |
| Mount Pleasant | 27,953 | $91,616 | $292,400 | $1,127 |
| Wind Point | 1,531 | $142,955 | $306,600 | $2,200 |
| Sturtevant | 6,772 | $92,647 | $253,800 | $981 |
| Caledonia | 25,257 | $93,152 | $303,400 | $1,141 |
| Somers | 8,216 | $80,488 | $315,300 | $1,455 |
| Yorkville | 3,243 | $122,936 | $385,200 | $1,632 |
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What is the median household income in Racine, WI?
The median household income in Racine is $57,740, 25% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $166,500, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Racine?
The median gross rent in Racine is $1,033 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Racine, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Racine?
The median age in Racine is 34.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Racine?
The average commute to work in Racine is 23 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Racine?
The unemployment rate in Racine is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Racine?
21.4% 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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