Kenosha, Wisconsin

Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.8

C

out of 100

Overview

Kenosha is a Wisconsin city with a population of approximately 98,211, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $286,557. Median household income is $64,963.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 98,211 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $286,557 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $64,963 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.1 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

98,211

Source: Census ACS

$286,557

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$64,963

Source: Census ACS

24.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

49

Source: Walk Score

96 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Kenosha County (county-level results)

46%
52%
Democrat 41,826
Republican 47,478
Leans R+6.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 71.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 62.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 60.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 49/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.8

Location

Kenosha, WI (42.6052, -87.8299)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.