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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Austin K.

Things Racine needs to improve

Just moved here 14 months ago and With a population of 77,155, Racine is a smaller city. Median household income is $55,705, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $983 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 77,155 people. Rent is about $983/month for a de...

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Melissa R.

Most overrated things about Racine

Hey, Rent is about $983/month for a decent place. Median household income is $55,705, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 77,155 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely fr...

2 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Alexa Cook

Top 5 things I love about Racine

Alright, The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $55,705, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor area...

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Mason Lopez

Anyone else love living in Racine?

Hey everyone, Does this match your experience? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Carson

Internet providers in Racine?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Rent is about $983/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 77,155 people. You can expect to pay around $983 for rent here. Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The ...

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Daniel Taylor

What Racine does better than anywhere else

My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 77,155 people. Median household income is $55,705, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. An...

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Melissa R.

Day-to-day life in Racine, WI

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 77,155, Racine is a smaller city. Median household income is $55,705, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $55,705 in Racine. There's a growing tech scene which is excitin...

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Mia Davis

Why I chose Racine over bigger cities

So, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $158,100 on average. The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 77,155 people. You can expect to pay around $983 fo...

9 replies 23 upvotes living
Anna Anderson

Anyone work in healthcare in Racine?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $55,705 in Racine. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great.

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Emma Rogers

First time home buyer in Racine

Hey, You can expect to pay around $983 for rent here. Rent is about $983/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do? Night life is decent if yo...

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Matthew Patel

Is public transit usable in Racine?

With a population of 77,155, Racine is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. TIA! The suburbs are where most families end up.

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genesis_native

Affordable areas near Racine?

Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It...

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Daniel Taylor

Working in Racine -salaries realistic?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $55,705, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Jack Taylor

What surprised you most about Racine?

We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $983 for rent here. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Racine?

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Willow

Is Racine worth it salary-wise?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 77,155, Racine is a smaller city. Rent is about $983/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $983 for rent here. Median household income is $55,705, which feels about average for th...

7 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Gabriella R.

Best kept secrets of Racine, WI

I'm originally from Phoenix and The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Racine sits at 376.6 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where mos...

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Bennett

Quick question about Racine

Random thought, Homes are going for about $158,100 on average. What do you all think? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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genesis_native

Racine quality of life -am I missing something?

Random thought, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $158,100 on average. Household incomes average around $55,705 in Racine. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city...

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Austin K.

Things that make Racine unique

My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 77,155 people. Median household income is $55,705, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene w...

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Tyler M.

Is Racine worth moving to in 2026?

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 4 months ago and The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $983/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $158,100 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getti...

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Matthew Patel

Life in Racine as a young professional

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. With a population of 77,155, Racine is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $55,705 in Racine. Homes are going for about $158,100 on average. Rent is about $983/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Racine sits at ...

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Luke Baker

Racine vs Albuquerque -which is better?

Hello, I'm originally from Orlando and Crime rate is something to consider -Racine sits at 376.6 per 100K.

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Olivia Ramos

Anyone work in healthcare in Racine?

So, The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Willow

Cheapest neighborhoods in Racine?

Hello, The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Racine? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Emma Rogers

Biggest downsides of living in Racine?

Hey, I'm a 27-year-old marketing manager and With a population of 77,155, Racine is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $158,100 on average. Median household income is $55,705, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. The weather takes some gettin...

24 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Samuel R.

Best kept secrets of Racine, WI

Hello, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $158,100 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sen...

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genesis_native

Things Racine needs to improve

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $983/month for a decent place. With a population of 77,155, Racine is a smaller city. Median household income is $55,705, which feels about a...

4 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Steven C.

Is public transit usable in Racine?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 17 years and The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $55,705 in Racine. You can expect to pay around $983 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Pu...

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Melissa R.

Rent vs buy in Racine -what makes sense?

Hey, Military spouse here. Median household income is $55,705, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has im...

3 replies 16 upvotes housing
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