At a Glance
Median Income
$68,532
$35,678 per capita
Home Value
$210,500
Zillow: $268,075
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
310/100K
1,578/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
262 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 3.3% (8% below 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 $268,075. 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 310 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,578/100K. The murder rate is 5.0/100K.
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 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 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 Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,532
Per Capita$35,678
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$10,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,500
Rent$1,137
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$268,075
Housing Units41,670
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent310/100K
Property1,578/100K
Murder5.0/100K
Assault195/100K
Burglary188/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days262/yr
Rain36.0 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.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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