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Kenosha
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
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Suburb
Milwaukee

Kenosha

#5 in Best Places to Live in Kenosha County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    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 Kenosha...
    Population
    99,605
    Suburb of
    Milwaukee
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    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
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      252
      282.7
    • Murder
      13.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      63.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      30.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      145.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      801.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      225
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Kenosha

    Jobs
    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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