At a Glance
Median Income
$42,167
$23,105 per capita
Home Value
$126,300
Zillow: $133,825
Median Rent
$682/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
21.8% 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Racine residents earn a median household income of $42,167 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,105. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 726 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Racine is $126,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,825. Median rent is $682/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
14.0% of adults in Racine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Racine has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,022
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,825/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,167
Per Capita$23,105
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,300
Rent$682
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$133,825
Housing Units473
Rent Burden34.5%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,780/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation604 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute45 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Racine was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.