Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Kenosha, WI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,352
Population
93,957
Renter Mix
43% Rent
A relaxing and tranquil Midwestern city on Lake Michigan.
Midwest
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Family-Friendly
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Beaches
Living in Kenosha combines lakefront beauty with city amenities. Located along Lake Michigan's southwestern shore, this Wisconsin city offers housing options from downtown apartments in historic buildings to newer communities in established neighborhoods. The waterfront area features HarborPark, where residents enjoy walking paths, museums, and the heritage streetcar system. The city maintains 74 public parks, including Petrifying Springs Park with its hiking trails and seasonal Biergarten. History and culture enthusiasts can explore four museums with Smithsonian affiliations. The rental market remains steady with average one-bedroom apartments at $1,210, showing a 0.6% increase over the past year, while two-bedroom units average $1,426.
Kenosha's location offers easy access to both Milwaukee and Chicago via the Metra commuter rail line, making it an excellent choice for commuters. Downtown Kenosha continues to grow, anchored by local establishments like Frank's Diner, a historic restaurant featured on national television. The community comes together at events like the weekly HarborMarket, which offers local produce and artisanal goods, and numerous lakefront festivals during summer months. The city is home to several higher education institutions, including the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Carthage College, and Gateway Technical College.
Explore the City
Kenosha Industrial Park is located 4 miles from downtown Kenosha.
Steps leading to the beachfront at Silver Lake Park.
Interstate 94 is conveniently located nearby for those Hillcrest residents that commute.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,375
Average: $80,763
Education
21,614
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
49,281
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kenosha has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kenosha, WI is $1,177 for a studio, $1,348 for one bedroom, $1,524 for two bedrooms, and $2,078 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kenosha has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,348/month
706 Sq Ft
House
$1,833/month
403 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kenosha, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
457 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
457 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
261 Students
Charles Nash Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
544 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
326 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
261 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
933 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
933 Students
Kenosha School Of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Public
Grades PK-8
1,215 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
578 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,540 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,540 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
578 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dinosaur Discovery Museum
- Hawthorne Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum
- Pringle Nature Center
- Chiwaukee Prairie
- Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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Property Management Companies in Kenosha, WI
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Bear Property Management Inc.
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The Michaels Organization
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80
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12,591
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3 Communities in Kenosha
Fiduciary Real Estate Development
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RMK Management
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26
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Metropolitan Associates
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.