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Kenosha
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Kenosha is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 99,605. Kenosha is in Kenosha County. Living in Kenosha offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Kenosha there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Kenosha and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Kenosha are above average.

About

About Kenosha...
Population
99,605

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$168,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$996
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    43%
  • Own
    57%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    281.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    7.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    62.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    46.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    118.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    846.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    125.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Kenosha

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$60,219
National
$69,021

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