Located in the state of Wisconsin, Kenosha is a medium-sized city with a population of 99,865 residents. In Kenosha, there are 3,601 people per square mile, which is well above the national population density average. The majority of Kenosha residents report their race to be White; this is followed by Black and Asian.
Whether you’re moving to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Kenosha could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Wisconsin if you know where to search. To help you find the best places to live in and around Kenosha, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like crime, cost of living, education, employment, housing and more.
With a livability score of 69 out of 100, Kenosha is ranked #11,916 in the United States and #352 in Wisconsin. There are seven total categories that form the livability score. Kenosha scores well for amenities (A+) and cost of living (B-). There are some categories that Kenosha ranks poorly for, including: weather (F), education (F) and employment (D-). It might be worth taking a closer look to find out why.
Based on the proximity of local amenities like grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, librairies, etc., Kenosha has received a higher than average score for its local amenities. If you’re planning on relocating and making this area your permanent home, it’s nice to know that there is an ample amount of amenities and things to do within walking distance or a short drive. Here are some of the more popular things to do in Kenosha: Kenosha Public Museum, Mars Cheese Castle, and Civil War Museum.
There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are available, most people will need to know if the real estate in Kenosha is actually affordable. Median real estate prices in Kenosha come in at $141,400, which is 15.3% lower than the Wisconsin average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Kenosha, the home price to income ratio is 2.9, which is 6.5% lower than the Wisconsin average. Knowing if your home will appreciate on a long term or even a short term basis should be factored into your decision making. An increase in your home’s value can be a good way to generate tax-free equity that can create long term financial security. In the past year, appreciation rates for homes in the Kenosha area were 11.5% and 5 year appreciation rates were 5.7%.
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| Place | Livability scoreScore | Miles | PopulationPop. |
| Pewaukee village, WI | 84 | 39.6 | 8,225 |
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 82 | 36.7 | 14,088 |
| Greendale, WI | 82 | 26.2 | 14,303 |
| Pistakee Highlands, IL | 81 | 23.5 | 3,263 |
| Place | Livability scoreScore | Miles | PopulationPop. |
| Algonquin, IL | 81 | 38.6 | 30,413 |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 81 | 37.7 | 28,908 |
| Elm Grove, WI | 81 | 34.7 | 6,085 |
| Pleasant Prairie, WI | 81 | 6.1 | 20,395 |