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Kenosha County

#19 in Best Counties to Live in Wisconsin
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Wisconsin
  • 73 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    C
  9. Cost of Living
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B
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Kenosha County is located in Wisconsin with a population of 167,886. Living in Kenosha County offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Kenosha County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Kenosha County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Kenosha County are above average.
Population
167,886

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$164,100
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$884
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%
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Kenosha County Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    182.4
    282.7
  • Murder
    6.3
    6.1
  • Rape
    54.5
    40.7
  • Robbery
    97.9
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    302.3
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,460.4
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    72.6
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    13%

Working in Kenosha County

Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$57,269
National
$55,322
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    Kenosha County Reviews

    73 reviews
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    I am born and raised in Kenosha, WI. I absolutely love each neighborhood that I have lived in. Not only that, but I went through the school system here in town and was definitely prepared and supported through each year of school. Now that I am married I am living downtown and I love it even more than before. The downtown area has so much to offer in terms of entertainment, food, and even business. I love Kenosha!
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    I used to live in Racine before moving to Kenosha a few years ago. There's so much to do in Kenosha, whether you're going to a Kingfish game or celebrating the Fourth of July in downtown Kenosha there's always something to do!
    Kenosha is a beautiful, scenic county connected to the cities of Milwaukee and Chicago through Interstate 94, with wonderful natural attractions like Petrifying Springs Park located near the University of Wisconsin- Parkside and Lake Michigan along the eastern coast. A great place for college students as many local businesses will give discounts when an I.D. is provided. Carthage College and the University of Wisconsin- Parkside offer world class educations that are suitable for any field of interest. The City of Kenosha has a lot to offer, especially during the summer months when there are festivals, concerts and other activities for people of all ages!