At a Glance
Median Income
$55,705
$28,533 per capita
Home Value
$158,100
Zillow: $206,038
Median Rent
$983/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
1,281/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 3.7% (3% 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 $206,038. 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 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,281/100K. The murder rate is 5.2/100K.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 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 Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,705
Per Capita$28,533
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$11,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,100
Rent$983
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$206,038
Housing Units33,979
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent377/100K
Property1,281/100K
Murder5.2/100K
Assault245/100K
Burglary274/100K
Health
Obesity46.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 422 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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