Median Income
$85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value
$300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$532
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment
3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.7%
38% lower than US avg
How Racine Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,340
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$51,600
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.7%
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$532
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units580
Rent Burden5.4%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+22.2%
Graduate+6.0%
Is Racine a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Racine receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Racine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Racine is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Racine is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.2% have completed high school.
Racine has a population of 1,340 with a density of 33 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).
Population
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 3.0% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Spanish | 95.5% |
| 613% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
The median household income in Racine is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $51,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 33.7% |
The median home value in Racine is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $532 (54% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $300,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $532 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 5.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.5% |
| Housing Units | 580 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Racine vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Racine vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 40.8 sq mi (105.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5001°N, 72.2491°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |