Racine, WI

Racine WI scores 64/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 13% below the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 87 (100 = avg); violent crime index 112; property crime index 61. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Racine. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Racine is about $1,033/month (affordable). At $1,033/month for a typical unit, you need about $37,188+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $166,500.

Median household income is $57,740, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($57,740) clears the $37,188 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for Racine and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in Racine: (1) Renters who want $1,033/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $37,188) (2) Households earning $37,188+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,033/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Racine who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 64/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Racine does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $37,188 household income for $1,033/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Racine holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 64/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,033/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.