Here's what it costs to live in Kenosha, Wisconsin, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,186 per month, while the typical home is valued around $225,200. Households earn a median of $71,239 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$71,239
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,186
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$225,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,085
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,092
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,402
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,899
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
99,372
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,206
Per month
Avg Home Value
$239,133
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 53104 | — | $1,391 | $292,600 |
| ZIP 53140 | — | $977 | $179,100 |
| ZIP 53142 | — | $1,292 | $236,300 |
| ZIP 53143 | — | $1,127 | $168,400 |
| ZIP 53144 | — | $1,058 | $233,600 |
| ZIP 53158 | — | $1,388 | $324,800 |
January Avg
23°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.8%
The cost of living index for Kenosha is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Kenosha is $1,186 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Kenosha is $71,239 per year.
The median home value in Kenosha is $225,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Kenosha is not yet available.
Tax data for Wisconsin is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
