Apartments for rent in Racine, WI

Racine is a small city in Wisconsin with slightly more than 77,000 residents. The city's residents, at an average age of just under 36, are decidedly younger than most cities in Wisconsin. Most residents own their homes in Racine, and 45% of residents rent. At $829/month, the average rent is slightly below the state average.

Among Racine residents over the age of 25, 8% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Racine: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 23% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's workers are in transportation, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Racine workers bring in an average annual income of just over $54,000, around $14,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Racine has an average commute time of about 23 minutes, faster than nearly 70% of cities in the state. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, opted for by 40% of residents, while public transportation is not used much. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.