Kenosha
Wisconsin · Ranked #113 of 373 metros
85Affordable
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Housing in Kenosha costs 3.55× the median income, below the national average of 4.5×. The median home price is $266K and median rent is $1,212/month. Kenosha ranks #113 of 373 metros for affordability.
Median Home Price
🏠$266K
Need $78K income
Median Rent
🔑$1,212
Need $48K income
Building Permits
🔨260
annual
Median Income
💰$75K
Pop: 176,865
Rent Burden
⚠️19.5%
of renters paying >30%
Homeownership
🏡66.0%
Rent Burden
vs. National Average
Key Facts vs. National Average
| Metric | Kenosha | National |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Income Ratio | 3.55x | 6.1x |
| Rent Burden | 19.5% | 31.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.0% | 65.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | 0% | +2.8% |
| Mortgage Denial Rate | 0.0% | 13.5% |
| Eviction Rate | 0.0% | 3.6% |
House Price Index (2000–2025)
FHFA All-Transactions HPI
Since 2019: +61.5%Since 2000: +141%
HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026)
Section 8 voucher payment standards
Studio$1,085/mo
1 Bedroom$1,092/mo
2 Bedroom$1,402/mo
3 Bedroom$1,899/mo
4 Bedroom$2,174/mo