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Racine, WI

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Racine.

Population: 128,133 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Racine, WI is $261,740 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,670 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,390/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$261,740

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$261,740
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+19.8%
5-year appreciation
+37.3%
10-year appreciation
+115.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$261,740
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$280,670
Median list price
$277,788
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
+13.2%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
458
For-sale inventory
388
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
352
1-year forecast
+4.0%
New listings (monthly)
160

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,390/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$926/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,036/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,283/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,984/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)
94.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
25
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
0
High schools
6
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 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 School, Roosevelt Elementary, Mitchell School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
82
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.8°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.3 in
Annual snowfall
41.8 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
151
Days with Moderate air quality
40
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
40
Nearest airport
John H Batten Airport (RAC) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
29
Hospitals include
VISTA MEDICAL CENTER EAST, LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL, MIDWESTERN REGION MED CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-80 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
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
67,033
Average weekly wage
$1,240
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
667

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

How it compares

RacineState medianUS median
Typical home value$261,740$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$280,670$322,500$325,000
Median days on market40 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,390/mo$1,435/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Racine, WI?
$261,740.
What is the median sale price in Racine, WI?
$280,670.
How long do homes take to sell in Racine, WI?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Racine, WI?
Typical rent: $1,390/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Racine, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado, hail.
Is Racine, WI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 82 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A06. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
25 schools (15 elementary, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Racine, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Racine, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Racine, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Racine

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