At a Glance
Median Income
$68,532
$35,678 per capita
Home Value
$210,500
Zillow: $284,850
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
292/100K
879/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
16.2% smoking rate
How Kenosha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenosha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenosha a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kenosha residents earn a median household income of $68,532 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,678. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,341 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kenosha is $210,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,850. Median rent is $1,137/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Kenosha reports 292 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 879/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.
Education
28.9% of adults in Kenosha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenosha has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population99,147
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,411/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,532
Per Capita$35,678
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$10,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,500
Rent$1,137
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$284,850
Housing Units41,670
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent292/100K
Property879/100K
Murder3.1/100K
Assault204/100K
Burglary90/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Kenosha was founded in 1835.
The median home in Kenosha was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.