Racine, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Racine County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
77,155 Population 4,987/sq mi density
$55,705 Median Income $28,533 per capita
$158,100 Home Value $222,732 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
411 Violent Crime/100K 1,162 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,705 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,100 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Racine, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,705
26% below
$28,533 per capita
Home Value
$158,100
44% below
Zillow: $222,732
Median Rent
$983/mo
15% below
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
411/100K
8% above
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
44% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
74%
Home Value
56%
Rent
85%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Racine a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $55,705 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,533. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,234 business establishments, including 422 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Racine is $158,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,732. Median rent is $983/month, with 29.8% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Racine reports 411 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,162/100K. The murder rate is 5.3/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Racine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Racine has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population77,155
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density4,987/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,705
Per Capita$28,533
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$11,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,100
Rent$983
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$222,732
Housing Units33,979
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent411/100K
Property1,162/100K
Murder5.3/100K
Assault249/100K
Burglary203/100K

Health

Obesity46.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,277/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation663 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Racine was founded in 1699.
The median home in Racine was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Batten International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 422 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.