At a Glance
Median Income
$95,125
$42,497 per capita
Home Value
$239,500
Zillow: $388,531
Median Rent
$1,318/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.0% smoking rate
How Racine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Racine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Racine a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Racine residents earn a median household income of $95,125 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,497. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Racine is $239,500 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,531. Median rent is $1,318/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
21.0% of adults in Racine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Racine has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population476
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,125
Per Capita$42,497
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,500
Rent$1,318
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$388,531
Housing Units184
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,955/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation1,298 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Racine was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.