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Kenosha County

#6 in Best Counties for Families in Wisconsin
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Wisconsin
  • 90 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Housing
      C+
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      B-
    9. Health & Fitness
      A-
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    11. Commute
      B
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    Kenosha County is located in Wisconsin with a population of 168,330. Kenosha County is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. In Kenosha County, 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 highly rated.
    Population
    168,330

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $169,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $896
    National
    $949
    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

    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

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 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
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      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
    $60,929
    National
    $55,322
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      Kenosha County Reviews

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      I am a senior at Indian Trail High School and Academy and I've lived in Kenosha for about thirteen years. The school district here (Kenosha Unified School District) has excellent public schools and also has other speciality schools and charter schools. Don't depend on the bus system here is small. There isn't much to do here, but you are next to Lake County in Illinois, which included popular destinations such as Six Flags Great America (Gurnee, IL). The only jobs available here are mostly simple jobs such as warehousing and community service as most people here commute to Illinois for their jobs. Overall, Kenosha is a great place to live for the family.
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      Kenosha County has fairly good public schools, although most suffer from student on student violence and drug problems. Their are many policies however to combat this issue, but not enough people actively enforcing the policies. Kenosha county is very affordable theirs many markets close to eachother so by finding a shopping center you can buy whatever you may need. Commuting to a shopping center is also easy with the many services private and public. Kenosha Transit is a bus company that will essentially take you anywhere. The city is very safe in the day times however after curfew the city becomes unsafe for anyone to be out. In Summary Kenosha is a good city for the elderly, as they can just live in good neighborhoods, and can travel short distances for many amenities.
      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!