Kenosha County

Kenosha County is located in southeastern Wisconsin along the western shore of Lake Michigan, bordering Illinois to the south. It forms part of the Milwaukee–Chicago corridor and includes the city of Kenosha as a major regional center. Established in 1850 after separating from Racine County, the county developed with a mix of Great Lakes shipping, rail connections, and later manufacturing. With a population of roughly 170,000, Kenosha County is mid-sized by Wisconsin standards. Land use ranges from urban and suburban areas near the lakeshore and Interstate 94 to agricultural and conservation lands inland. Its economy includes manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, healthcare, education, and retail, alongside commuter ties to larger metropolitan job markets. The landscape features lakefront neighborhoods, river and wetland systems, and farmland, reflecting both industrial and rural influences. The county seat is the city of Kenosha.

Kenosha County is located in southeastern Wisconsin along the western shore of Lake Michigan, directly north of the Illinois state line and within the Milwaukee–Chicago regional corridor. The county seat is the City of Kenosha; official county government information is available via the Kenosha County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Kenosha County, Wisconsin), Kenosha County had an estimated population of 169,659 (July 1, 2023).

Age & Gender

County-level age and sex details are available from the U.S. Census Bureau’s data.census.gov (American Community Survey tables for “Age” and “Sex”).

Exact values for:

• detailed age distribution (e.g., under 18, 18–64, 65+ and finer groupings), and
• gender ratio (male/female shares)
  are not provided within the QuickFacts summary alone; they are published in the underlying ACS tables on data.census.gov.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Kenosha County, Wisconsin), Kenosha County’s racial and ethnic composition is reported using standard Census categories (ACS 5-year estimates), including:

• White alone
• Black or African American alone
• American Indian and Alaska Native alone
• Asian alone
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone
• Two or more races
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race)

Exact percentage values by category are available on the QuickFacts page and in the underlying ACS tables accessible via data.census.gov.

Household & Housing Data

Household and housing indicators for Kenosha County are published by the U.S. Census Bureau, including common measures such as:

• number of households and average household size
• owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied housing (tenure)
• housing unit counts and occupancy/vacancy
• median value of owner-occupied housing units and selected housing costs

For a consolidated county snapshot, see QuickFacts: Kenosha County, Wisconsin. For the detailed ACS household and housing tables used in local planning (including tenure, household type, and housing characteristics), use data.census.gov.

Kenosha County’s digital communication patterns reflect a mix of urbanized areas along the Lake Michigan corridor and lower-density inland communities, where last‑mile infrastructure and provider coverage can constrain reliable home internet access.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are generally not published; email adoption is typically inferred from household connectivity and device access. Proxy indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) include broadband subscription and computer ownership, which are strongly associated with regular email use. The ACS provides Kenosha County estimates for: (1) households with a broadband internet subscription, and (2) households with a computer (by type), serving as practical access indicators.

Age composition influences likely email reliance: older adults tend to use email for healthcare, government, and account management, while younger cohorts often substitute messaging and social platforms; county age distributions are available through ACS demographic tables.

Gender distribution is typically close to parity and is not a primary driver compared with age and access, though sex-by-age structure can shape overall adoption rates.

Connectivity limitations commonly include uneven high-speed coverage outside denser corridors and affordability barriers; broadband availability and provider infrastructure can be reviewed via the FCC National Broadband Map.

Kenosha County is in southeastern Wisconsin along Lake Michigan, bordering Illinois and forming part of the greater Chicago–Milwaukee corridor. The county includes the urban/suburban City of Kenosha on the lakeshore and less-dense inland towns and agricultural areas. This mix of higher-density shoreline development, major transportation corridors (including I‑94), and lower-density western areas influences mobile connectivity, with generally stronger network coverage and capacity near population centers and primary roadways and more variable performance in sparsely populated areas.

Data scope and limitations (county specificity)

County-level measures of mobile device adoption (such as smartphone ownership) are limited compared with state and national reporting. Publicly available county detail is strongest for:

• Network availability (coverage maps and provider-reported availability)
• Household internet subscription and device use (via survey-based sources that can be tabulated to county geographies, often with sampling limitations)

Where county-level values are not published as definitive estimates, the discussion below references the best-available authoritative sources and notes the limitation.

Network availability (coverage) vs household adoption (use)

Network availability refers to whether mobile broadband service is reported/engineered as available in an area (coverage, technology generation, and capacity).
Household adoption refers to whether residents subscribe to and actively use mobile service and devices (smartphone ownership, mobile-only internet households, and internet subscriptions).

These are distinct: an area can have reported 4G/5G coverage while some households do not subscribe, do not own smartphones, or rely on non-mobile connections.

Mobile penetration and access indicators (where available)

At the county level, the most consistently available “access” indicators are household connectivity and device-use measures rather than carrier “penetration” counts. Key sources include:

• Household internet subscription and device type (including smartphones): The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) publishes tables on household internet subscriptions and “computing devices,” including smartphone-only access in many tabulations. County-level estimates can be extracted for Kenosha County using data.census.gov (search for Kenosha County, WI and ACS tables related to “internet subscription” and “devices”).
  Limitation: ACS device and subscription estimates are survey-based and may have margins of error that are non-trivial at the county level.

• Local demographic context (income, age, commuting, and housing patterns): County demographic and housing characteristics that correlate with mobile adoption are available from the Census Bureau’s QuickFacts profiles and detailed ACS tables on data.census.gov.
  Limitation: These sources describe factors associated with adoption, not adoption causality.

• State-level broadband planning context: Wisconsin broadband planning and mapping resources provide context and supporting documentation for connectivity in the county through the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin broadband program pages.
  Limitation: State resources often emphasize fixed broadband; mobile metrics may be less granular.

Mobile internet usage patterns and generation availability (4G and 5G)

Reported 4G LTE availability

In Kenosha County, 4G LTE is widely reported by nationwide carriers, particularly in and around the City of Kenosha, along major highways (notably I‑94), and in other developed areas. Countywide confirmation of reported LTE availability can be referenced through:

• The FCC’s broadband availability data and map interfaces, including the FCC National Broadband Map, which allows viewing mobile broadband availability by location and provider.

Important distinction: FCC availability data describes where providers report service meeting certain thresholds; it does not guarantee consistent indoor coverage, performance under congestion, or signal quality at specific addresses.

Reported 5G availability (including mid-band where deployed)

5G availability in and around Kenosha County is generally concentrated where demand and infrastructure density are highest (urban/suburban areas and transportation corridors). The FCC map provides provider-reported 5G availability by location:

• FCC National Broadband Map

Limitations and interpretation:

• The FCC map reflects provider-reported coverage and can differ from real-world user experience due to terrain, building penetration, device capability, and network load.
• “5G” is not a single performance tier; speeds vary substantially by spectrum (low-band vs mid-band vs mmWave). County-level public reporting that cleanly separates these layers is limited.

Usage patterns: mobile as primary vs supplemental internet

County-level patterns for “mobile-only” connectivity (households using cellular data plans without a fixed subscription) are typically derived from ACS household internet subscription tables on data.census.gov. In most counties, mobile service functions both as:

• A primary connection for some households (mobile-only)
• A supplemental connection for many households with fixed broadband

Limitation: Publicly accessible ACS tabulations capture whether a household has a cellular data plan, but do not directly measure intensity of mobile data use (GB/month), app usage, or time-of-day demand.

Common device types (smartphones vs other devices)

Smartphones

Smartphones are the dominant consumer mobile device type in the U.S., and county-level indicators of smartphone presence appear in ACS “computer and internet use” tables (device categories commonly include desktop/laptop, tablet, and smartphone). For Kenosha County:

• County-specific household device and subscription estimates can be obtained via data.census.gov by selecting Kenosha County, WI and relevant ACS tables on “types of computers” and “internet subscription.”

Limitation: ACS measures devices available to households, not the number of individual smartphone users or device replacement cycles.

Other connected devices

Non-phone connected devices in households typically include tablets, laptops, and IoT devices using Wi‑Fi, with cellular-connected hotspots and connected car systems also present but not comprehensively measured in county public datasets. Public county-specific measurement of these categories is limited; ACS focuses on broad device classes and subscription types rather than IoT and embedded connectivity.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Population density and land use

• Higher-density areas (City of Kenosha and built-up suburbs) generally support more cell sites and better capacity due to shorter distances and higher traffic demand.
• Lower-density inland areas can have fewer sites per square mile, increasing the importance of tower placement and terrain/building obstructions for coverage consistency.

County geography and planning context can be referenced via:

• Kenosha County official website (local planning and geography context)

Transportation corridors and cross-border commuter dynamics

Kenosha County’s location along the I‑94 corridor and its proximity to the Illinois border supports strong demand for continuous mobile coverage along commuter routes. This tends to correlate with robust coverage investments along major highways and near commercial/industrial areas, though these are network-planning tendencies rather than a published county metric.

Income, age, housing tenure, and digital inclusion

Household adoption of mobile services and devices is influenced by factors commonly tracked in ACS:

• Income and affordability constraints are associated with higher likelihood of mobile-only internet access and lower fixed broadband subscription rates.
• Age structure affects device adoption and comfort with mobile-first services, with older populations often showing lower rates of smartphone-only reliance in many surveys.
• Rental vs owner occupancy can correlate with different subscription patterns and service continuity.

These demographic and housing indicators are available for Kenosha County through:

• Census QuickFacts
• data.census.gov (ACS tables)

Limitation: These datasets describe demographic patterns; they do not isolate mobile adoption drivers or directly measure carrier choice, plan tiers, or data consumption.

Primary authoritative sources for Kenosha County mobile connectivity

• Network availability (reported coverage by provider/technology): FCC National Broadband Map
• Household adoption (internet subscription and device availability, survey-based): data.census.gov (ACS)
• County context (geography and planning): Kenosha County official website
• State broadband context and planning: Public Service Commission of Wisconsin broadband pages

Summary (availability vs adoption)

• Availability: Provider-reported 4G LTE is broadly available across developed areas and major corridors in Kenosha County, with 5G availability more concentrated in higher-density and high-traffic areas; the definitive public reference for reported availability by location is the FCC National Broadband Map.
• Adoption: County-level adoption indicators are best captured through ACS household subscription and device tables on data.census.gov, which distinguish cellular data plans and device categories (including smartphones) but do not directly quantify mobile data consumption or performance experienced.

Kenosha County lies in southeastern Wisconsin on the Lake Michigan corridor between Milwaukee and Chicago, anchored by the city of Kenosha and several growing suburban communities. Its proximity to the Chicago metro labor market, a mix of manufacturing and service employment, and a commuter-oriented population shape social media use toward mobile, platform-diverse behavior typical of Midwestern suburban counties.

User statistics (penetration / active usage)

• County-specific “active social media user” penetration is not published in a standardized way by major U.S. survey programs; most reliable measures are available at the national level rather than by county.
• National benchmark (U.S. adults): about 7 in 10 U.S. adults use social media according to the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet. Kenosha County’s usage is commonly contextualized using this benchmark alongside local demographics (age structure, education, commute patterns).

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Based on nationally representative survey patterns reported by Pew Research Center:

• 18–29: highest overall usage across most major platforms; strongest concentration of “daily” and “near-constant” use in U.S. adult surveys.
• 30–49: high usage across multiple platforms, typically second-highest overall.
• 50–64: moderate usage; platform mix tends to concentrate on Facebook and YouTube more than emerging networks.
• 65+: lowest overall usage, though Facebook and YouTube remain significant in this group compared with other platforms.

Gender breakdown

Nationally (Pew Research Center patterns summarized in the social media fact sheet):

• Women tend to report higher usage of visually and socially oriented platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest.
• Men tend to report higher usage of platforms like YouTube (and, in some surveys, Reddit), with smaller gender gaps on some networks.
• Facebook usage is broadly widespread across genders among U.S. adults, with differences more pronounced by age than by gender.

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

County-level platform shares are not consistently published by major U.S. survey organizations; the most reliable percentages are national. From Pew Research Center’s platform-by-platform U.S. adult usage estimates (latest available in the fact sheet at time of access):

• YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• WhatsApp: ~29%
• Snapchat: ~27%
• X (Twitter): ~22%
• Reddit: ~22%

These national shares are commonly used as a reference frame for Kenosha County, where a commuter/suburban mix typically supports broad adoption of YouTube and Facebook, with younger-heavy usage concentrated on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

• Mobile-first access dominates social use in U.S. surveys; national measurement of “near-constant” online behavior is documented in Pew Research Center reporting on social media use, reflecting frequent check-ins and short-session engagement, especially among younger adults.
• Video-centric consumption is a major cross-age behavior (YouTube’s high reach supports this), with short-form video engagement strongly associated with TikTok and Instagram among younger adults (Pew platform usage patterns).
• Local information and community interaction tends to concentrate on Facebook (groups/pages) and, to a lesser extent, Nextdoor-style neighborhood channels (not consistently measured in Pew’s platform list), aligning with suburban community networks and local event sharing common in counties with mixed city/suburb geography.
• Platform preference by life stage follows national patterns: younger adults skew toward TikTok/Instagram/Snapchat for entertainment and peer interaction; older adults skew toward Facebook/YouTube for community updates, news exposure, and long-form video.
• Multi-platform behavior is typical, with users maintaining accounts across several services and using them for distinct purposes (video, messaging, local groups, professional networking), consistent with Pew’s findings on broad, overlapping platform adoption.

Kenosha County maintains family and associate-related public records primarily through Wisconsin Vital Records and the County Register of Deeds. Vital records include birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage/divorce records (divorce decrees are held by the courts, with divorce certificates available through vital records). Adoption records are generally sealed under state law and are handled through the courts and state systems rather than released as routine public records.

Public access is typically provided through state and county portals. Certified and uncertified vital records are requested through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Vital Records services (Wisconsin DHS Vital Records). Local services and in-person options are commonly routed through the Kenosha County Register of Deeds. Court-related family matters (divorce, guardianship, restraining orders, certain juvenile matters) are accessed through the Kenosha County Clerk of Courts and statewide case access via Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (CCAP).

Privacy restrictions apply. Wisconsin law limits access to birth and death certificates to eligible requesters for specified periods, and fees and identification requirements are standard. Adoption, juvenile, and certain family-court records are restricted or confidential, and online case entries may omit sealed details.

Types of records maintained

• Marriage records

  • Marriage license / marriage certificate record: Created when a couple applies for and is issued a marriage license by a county clerk, and completed after the officiant returns the executed license for recording.
  • Certified copies / record abstracts: Official copies issued from the county’s recorded marriage record; some formats are designed for identification or legal purposes and may be termed “certified copy,” “copy of record,” or “verification/abstract,” depending on the issuing office’s practices.

• Divorce records

  • Divorce case file: The court case record maintained by the circuit court, which can include the judgment of divorce and related pleadings and orders.
  • Judgment of divorce / divorce decree: The final court order dissolving the marriage; commonly part of the case file and often the primary document requested for legal proof.

• Annulment records

  • Annulment case file: Maintained as a circuit court civil/family case, generally with similar file components to divorce matters (petition, orders, findings).
  • Judgment of annulment: The final court order declaring the marriage void or voidable under Wisconsin law.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

• Marriage records (county vital records)

  • Filed/recorded with: The Kenosha County Clerk (the county’s local registrar for marriage records).
  • State-level repository: Marriage records are also maintained at the Wisconsin Vital Records Office after local filing/registration.
  • Access methods: Common access includes requesting certified copies from the Kenosha County Clerk or from the Wisconsin Vital Records Office; availability of in-person, mail, or online ordering depends on the issuing office’s procedures.

• Divorce and annulment records (court records)

  • Filed/maintained with: Kenosha County Circuit Court (Clerk of Circuit Court), as part of the official court case record.
  • Statewide access: Basic docket/case information is typically available through Wisconsin’s online court records system (CCAP) for many cases, while complete documents are obtained through the Clerk of Circuit Court or courthouse file review, subject to restrictions and sealed/confidential designations.

Typical information included in these records

• Marriage license / recorded marriage record

  • Full names of spouses (including prior names where reported)
  • Date and place of marriage (city/town, county, state)
  • Date of license issuance and license number (as applicable)
  • Officiant name and title, and the return/recording information
  • Ages or dates of birth (as recorded), residences at time of application, and other application details commonly required by Wisconsin vital records forms

• Divorce judgment/decree and related case records

  • Names of parties and case number
  • Date of filing and date judgment was entered
  • Findings and orders on legal status, including dissolution of marriage
  • Orders addressing legal custody/physical placement and child support (when applicable)
  • Orders addressing maintenance (spousal support) and property division
  • Other orders (injunctions, restraining provisions, name change provisions) when part of the final judgment or separate orders

• Annulment judgment and related case records

  • Names of parties and case number
  • Findings establishing statutory grounds and the judgment date
  • Orders related to children, support, maintenance, and property division where addressed by the court

Privacy and legal restrictions

• Vital records restrictions (marriage records)

  • Wisconsin vital records are governed by state law and administrative rules that regulate issuance of certified copies and acceptable identification for requests.
  • Some information may be redacted from copies or withheld in certain formats to limit disclosure of sensitive data.

• Court record restrictions (divorce/annulment)

  • Wisconsin court records are generally public, but specific documents or information may be confidential or sealed by law or court order.
  • Records involving minors, certain financial account identifiers, protected addresses, and other sensitive data may be restricted, redacted, or subject to confidentiality rules.
  • Access to non-public portions of divorce/annulment files is limited to authorized persons as provided by statute, court rules, or court order.

Kenosha County is in southeastern Wisconsin on Lake Michigan, bordering Illinois and positioned between the Milwaukee and Chicago metro areas. The county’s population is about 170,000 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate), with a mix of urban neighborhoods in and around the City of Kenosha, suburban growth along major corridors (I‑94), and rural/township areas in the western part of the county. Regional access to two large labor markets shapes commuting, housing demand, and workforce composition.

Education Indicators

Public schools and districts (proxy for a countywide “number of public schools”)

A single countywide count of public schools is not consistently published in one authoritative source; the most reliable proxy is district-by-district school listings (each district publishes current schools and grade spans). Major public K–12 providers serving Kenosha County include:

• Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) (largest system; City of Kenosha and nearby areas): district schools list available via the Kenosha Unified School District.
• Westosha Central High School District / feeder districts serving western Kenosha County communities (Bristol, Paddock Lake, Salem Lakes and surrounding): district information and schools via Westosha Central High School.
• Wilmot Union High School District (serving portions of western Kenosha County and nearby areas): information via Wilmot Union High School.
• Randall Consolidated School District (elementary; portions of far western Kenosha County): district information via Randall School District.

For school-by-school names, the most current listings are maintained by the districts (because openings/closures and grade reconfigurations change over time).

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratio: Countywide ratios vary by district and school level. District report cards and staffing reports are the closest standardized source; the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) provides district and school performance and staffing context through the Wisconsin School Report Cards system (district and school profiles).
• Graduation rates: Wisconsin reports graduation rates at the school and district level through DPI report cards (4-year and extended rates). Kenosha County graduation outcomes differ between KUSD and smaller western districts; DPI report cards are the authoritative source for the most recent published rates.

Note on data availability: A single “Kenosha County public school student–teacher ratio” and a single “county graduation rate” are not consistently published as a county aggregate; DPI’s school/district report cards are the standard, comparable source for the most recent figures.

Adult educational attainment (countywide)

Using the most recent U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) county estimates:

• High school diploma or higher (age 25+): roughly 90% (county estimate; ACS).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): roughly 25–30% (county estimate; ACS).

County-level educational attainment profiles are published by the U.S. Census Bureau in data.census.gov (ACS “Educational Attainment” tables).

Notable programs (STEM, vocational training, Advanced Placement)

• Career and technical education (CTE) / workforce training: The county is served by Gateway Technical College, which provides technical diplomas, associate degrees, and short-term workforce credentials aligned to manufacturing, transportation/distribution, health care, IT, and skilled trades. Program and campus information is available via Gateway Technical College.
• Advanced coursework (AP/dual credit): AP participation and course offerings are typically managed at the high-school level (not consistently aggregated countywide). District high schools commonly offer AP and dual-credit options through regional higher-education partnerships; the most reliable references are district course catalogs and DPI report card indicators where applicable.
• STEM and manufacturing pathways: Given the county’s manufacturing base, high schools and technical college programs commonly emphasize engineering/manufacturing, automation, and health pathways; Gateway Technical College is the principal countywide vocational provider.

School safety measures and counseling resources (generalized, district-based)

Across Kenosha County districts, published safety practices commonly include controlled visitor access, visitor sign-in procedures, student support teams, and coordination with local law enforcement and emergency management. Counseling and student services are typically provided through:

• School counselors (academic and career planning),
• Social workers/psychologists (as staffing allows),
• Behavioral health and crisis response protocols coordinated at the district level.

District safety and student services details are most consistently documented in district policies, student handbooks, and board policy manuals (district sites listed above).

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

The most recent official unemployment figures are maintained by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Wisconsin state labor market programs (LAUS). Kenosha County’s unemployment rate has generally tracked low-to-mid single digits in the post‑pandemic period, with seasonal variation. The authoritative current series is available through BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) (county rates by month and annual averages).

Note on specificity: Because the “most recent year” can change month-to-month, LAUS is the appropriate source for the latest annual average and current monthly readings.

Major industries and employment sectors

Kenosha County’s employment base reflects a mix of:

• Manufacturing (including advanced manufacturing and industrial production),
• Health care and social assistance,
• Retail trade and accommodation/food services,
• Educational services and public administration,
• Transportation, warehousing, and distribution (influenced by I‑94 corridor logistics),
• Construction (linked to suburban growth and redevelopment).

Industry mix and employment counts by NAICS sector are available from the U.S. Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns and the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (occupations; metro/non-metro areas).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Common occupational groupings in the county and surrounding labor market typically include:

• Production (manufacturing-related roles),
• Transportation and material moving (warehouse, drivers, logistics),
• Office and administrative support,
• Sales and related,
• Health care practitioners/support,
• Education/training/library and protective service,
• Construction and extraction and installation/maintenance/repair.

Occupational structure is best represented using BLS occupational data for the relevant labor market area and ACS commuting/occupation tables for county residents on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Typical pattern: Kenosha County functions as part of a bi‑state commuting shed. Residents commonly commute within Kenosha (local employers, education/health, retail), to Racine/Milwaukee-area jobs to the north, and to Lake County/greater Chicago-area jobs to the south.
• Mean commute time: ACS mean travel time to work for Kenosha County is typically in the mid-to-upper 20 minutes range (county estimate; ACS “Travel Time to Work” tables on data.census.gov).

Local employment versus out-of-county work

A substantial share of working residents commute out of the county due to proximity to larger employment centers. The most direct, standardized measurement is the U.S. Census Bureau’s residence-to-workplace flows (LEHD):

• County-to-county commuting flows and in-/out-commuting shares are available via LEHD OnTheMap (primary source for local vs. out-of-county work patterns).

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

ACS housing tenure for Kenosha County typically indicates:

• Owner-occupied: about 65–70%
• Renter-occupied: about 30–35%

The authoritative tenure table is available through ACS housing tenure data (county profile tables).

Median property values and recent trends

• Median owner-occupied home value: Kenosha County’s ACS median value is generally in the mid-$200,000s to low-$300,000s range in recent ACS releases (county estimate).
• Trend: Values rose sharply during 2020–2022, with slower growth thereafter; near‑I‑94 suburban areas and lake-adjacent neighborhoods often show higher price points than some inland and older housing stock areas.

Note on “recent trends”: ACS provides multi-year comparability; for faster-moving market measures (monthly/quarterly), local MLS and private market reports exist, but ACS remains the standardized public benchmark.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent: Kenosha County ACS median gross rent typically falls around $1,100–$1,300/month (county estimate; varies by unit size and location).

Median gross rent is published in ACS rent tables on data.census.gov.

Types of housing

• City of Kenosha and immediate suburbs: Higher shares of apartments, duplexes, and smaller-lot single-family homes, with newer multifamily development concentrated near commercial corridors and redeveloping areas.
• I‑94 corridor / growing suburbs and towns: Predominantly single-family subdivisions, mixed with newer townhomes and mid-size apartment communities.
• Western Kenosha County: More rural lots, farm-adjacent properties, and lower-density single-family housing, with pockets of small-town housing near local centers.

Housing structure types (single-family, multi-unit, mobile home) are available in ACS “Units in Structure” tables.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

• Kenosha urban neighborhoods: Closer proximity to K–12 schools, parks, libraries, transit corridors, and lakefront amenities; higher share of older housing stock and mixed land use.
• Suburban growth areas: Proximity to interstate access, retail centers, and newer school facilities in growth zones; housing stock skewed newer with larger-lot subdivisions.
• Rural/township areas: Greater distance to schools and services; larger lots and reliance on driving for daily needs.

This section reflects standard land-use patterns in the county; precise proximity varies by address and school attendance boundaries set by districts.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

Wisconsin property taxes are administered locally and vary by municipality, school district, and special districts. For Kenosha County:

• Effective property tax rates commonly fall around ~1.6%–2.2% of market value as a practical range across many Wisconsin communities (rate varies by municipality and year).
• A “typical” annual tax bill for a median-value home often lands in the several-thousand-dollar range, with school district levies a major component.

The most authoritative sources are municipal/county treasurer publications and Wisconsin Department of Revenue overviews; statewide context is summarized by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue property tax resources. Note: A single countywide average tax rate is not uniformly reported because rates differ significantly by municipality and overlapping taxing jurisdictions.