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Racine, WI

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Racine.

Population: 128,133 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Racine, WI is $261,060 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $263,380 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,379/month. 26 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$261,060

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$261,060
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+20.2%
5-year appreciation
+38.1%
10-year appreciation
+115.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$261,060
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$263,380
Median list price
$258,478
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+18.6%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
367
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
155

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,379/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
26
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Racine Unified School District, Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Racine Charter One Inc.
Schools include
O Brown Elementary, Jerstad-Agerholm School, Red Apple Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, Jones Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Hunts Disposal Landfill (4.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
55.8°F
Average low
40.6°F
Annual precipitation
37.4 in
Annual snowfall
35.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
138
Days with Moderate air quality
49
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
200

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-19,665
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
55,044
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
63,142

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
179
Nearest airport
John H Batten Airport (RAC) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
FROEDTERT SOUTH INC., ASCENSION ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, AURORA ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-80 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
60.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,825
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
78.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
66,965
Average weekly wage
$1,126
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
162

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RacineState medianUS median
Median home value$261,060$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$263,380$322,500$325,000
Median days on market35 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,379/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,825$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Racine, WI?
$261,060.
What is the median sale price in Racine, WI?
$263,380.
How long do homes take to sell in Racine, WI?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Racine, WI?
Typical rent: $1,379/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Racine, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail.
Is Racine, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Racine, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Racine, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Racine, WI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hunts Disposal Landfill, 4.2 mi.
How many schools serve Racine, WI?
26 schools (17 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Racine, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Racine, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Racine, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Racine

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