Real Estate Investing in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

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10 ZIP codes • Population: 161,797

Should you buy in Kenosha County, WI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $364,209
Avg Monthly Rent $1,543
ZIP Codes 10

Investing in Kenosha County Real Estate

Kenosha County is one of those Wisconsin regions where numbers warn before they reward. 6 cities, 161,797 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Kenosha's 10 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs sluggish: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The 0% renter share in Kenosha masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$364,209
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,543
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Kenosha County

6 Colleges 17,696 Students 5,231 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Gateway Technical College
2-Year Public Β· 10,134 students
πŸ“ ~4,702 students rent off-campus
C+
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
4-Year Public Β· 4,008 students
πŸ“ ~529 students rent off-campus
C+
Carthage College
4-Year Private Β· 2,771 students
C
The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha
Vocational For-Profit Β· 95 students
D
Herzing University-Kenosha
4-Year Private Β· 545 students
D
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex
4-Year Public Β· 143 students

Investor Insight: With 5,231 students living off-campus, Kenosha County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Kenosha County

ZIP Codes in Kenosha County, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenosha County

How much does a house cost in, WI?

Median home price in, WI is near $364K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been consistent and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How does, WI compare against the broader WI market?

, WI measures broadly in line with the WI state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

What type of investing works in, WI?

Most investors in, WI run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

How landlord-friendly is, WI?

WI law tenant-protective for landlords, and inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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