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Racine, WI - Lakeside Elegance User Rating 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 23, 2010) I visited Racine, WI on business and was quite surprised at what I found. Wisconsin is generally nature oriented with lots of open fields and farm land, Racine was no exception. Racine is located on a beautiful lake which makes for a great downtown area. There are plenty of small ...Read More town and family oriented attractions in Racine, WI. I found myself bored after just two days in WI however I was traveling alone and hoping for nightlife, which there is not any nightlife in Racine.

Shopping in Racine was limited to Antiques. Antique collectors should visit the 7 Mile Fair which hosts a large amount of Antique shops and dealers. Fans of Golf can take a nice relaxing day at the Ives Grove Golf Links; a beautiful 18-hole course. Families are sure to love the Quarry Lake Park and Racine Zoological Gardens. The Wind Point Lighthouse makes for a great day stop and can be prove to be both fun and education for the children.

Racine is a very quiet community, but for the young at heart there is very little nightlife and shopping. Racine would make a good, laid back place to raise a family. The school systems in Racine are not exactly known for being exceptional although they don't have a bad reputation either. The Marina and waterfront area is a great place to grab some crab or flounder with the family, unless your not a fan of seafood. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Racine? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Island Park
      Lee Park
      Brose Park
      Riverside Park
      Springvale East Park
      M.E.H. Johnson Preserve
      Lincoln Park
      Washington Park North

      Entertainment

      The Grove Club
      Engine House
      Horlick Field
      Racine Theatre Guild
      Sixth Street Theatre
      Golden Rondelle
      R|A|M Racine Art Museum
      The Legacy Museum and Veterans Center

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Port of Call Liquor
      Popeyes
      Joey's on 6th
      Maxine's Cocktails
      Chicken Palace
      Tino's Gyros
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Racine? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Racine.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Racine? The cost of living in Racine is 92/100 - which is 4% lower than Wisconsin.
      Racine
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Racine? Racine crime rates are 1,302, which are 13% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      1,302 per 100k people

      43% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 77  

      43% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -33%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Racine? The median income in Racine is $44,346 which is 19% lower than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $44,34620% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,83723% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      27% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Racine a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Ascension All Saints Hospital Spring Street Campus
      Ascension All Saints Hospital Wisconsin Avenue Campus

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Good Value Pharmacy
      Lakeview Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Racine home prices? Racine home prices are $116,200 - which is 30% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $116,20037% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8609% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Racine have good schools? The Racine graduation rate is 76% - which is 13% lower than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      19%

      61% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      42% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Racine a good place to live? Racine has an overall rating of 53% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      53%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      15 total surveys

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