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Kenosha, WI

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Kenosha.

Population: 111,923 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kenosha, WI is $298,937 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $323,213 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,641/month. 31 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 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$298,937

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$298,937
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+20.0%
5-year appreciation
+33.8%
10-year appreciation
+110.2%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$298,937
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
$323,213
Median list price
$317,200
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
+12.7%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
79
For-sale inventory
267
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
113

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,641/mo
1-year rent change
+8.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,136/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,144/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,441/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,956/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,228/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
31
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
4
High schools
7
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kenosha School District, Kenosha Schools of Technology Enhanced Curriculum Inc, Paris J1 School District
Schools include
Bose Elementary, Frank Elementary, Grant Elementary, Harvey Elementary, Reuther Central High

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)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
H.O.D. Landfill (5.9 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
48.5°F
Average high
57.5°F
Average low
40.5°F
Annual precipitation
37.5 in
Annual snowfall
24.1 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
167

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-74,728
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
52,591
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
59,481

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
152
Nearest airport
Bristol Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
23
Hospitals include
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL, ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-169 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
50.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,868
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
80.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
67,693
Average weekly wage
$1,155
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
892

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

How it compares

KenoshaState medianUS median
Median home value$298,937$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$323,213$322,500$325,000
Median days on market39 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,641/mo$1,435/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,868$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 Kenosha, WI?
$298,937.
What is the median sale price in Kenosha, WI?
$323,213.
How long do homes take to sell in Kenosha, WI?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Kenosha, WI?
Typical rent: $1,641/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kenosha, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail.
Is Kenosha, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Kenosha, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kenosha, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kenosha, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kenosha, WI?
31 schools (17 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kenosha, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 9.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kenosha, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kenosha, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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