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Housing Affordability in Racine County, WI
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 27.6%
- Wisconsin 26.4%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 43.1%
- Wisconsin 43.7%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 21.6%
- Wisconsin 18.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,691/mo
- Wisconsin $1,689/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more9,44643.1%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more12,26421.6%
- Renters paying 50% or more4,66821.3%
- Median rent as a share of income: 27.3%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 20.8%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $690/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine County, WI | 27.6% | 43.1% | 21.6% | 27.3% |
| Wisconsin | 26.4% | 43.7% | 18.6% | 27.2% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Racine County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | 36.8% | 53.3% | 26.4% | 31.7% |
| Mount Pleasant | 23.8% | 32.8% | 21.4% | 23.6% |
| Caledonia | 20.4% | 30.0% | 18.2% | 23.1% |
| Burlington | 23.8% | 32.3% | 17.8% | 24.1% |
| Sturtevant | 16.3% | 41.9% | 10.9% | 26.8% |
| Waterford | 33.1% | 33.4% | 33.1% | 22.6% |
| Tichigan | 21.0% | 71.6% | 18.9% | 34.2% |
| Union Grove | 20.0% | 22.1% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| Wind Lake | 21.2% | 31.8% | 17.7% | 16.2% |
| Raymond | 22.3% | 34.4% | 21.6% | 26.5% |
| Rochester | 16.6% | 30.3% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| Yorkville | 16.5% | 33.3% | 15.0% | 14.8% |
| Bohners Lake | 19.6% | 13.3% | 20.6% | 26.3% |
| Browns Lake | 16.4% | Not reported | 16.4% | Not reported |
| Wind Point | 12.5% | 50.0% | 11.9% | 32.5% |
| Eagle Lake | 18.9% | 0.0% | 20.4% | 22.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Racine County, WI?
- In Racine County, WI, 27.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Racine County compare with Wisconsin?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Racine County is 27.6%, compared with 26.4% for Wisconsin as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates