1 in 4 renters in Racine more than 50% of their income on housing
92% of renters in Racine cannot currently afford a down payment on their first home.
Racial Disparity
- the home ownership rate for white households in Racine County is 74% compared to 69% in the US, while the home ownership rate for African American households is 26% compared to 41% in the US
There are over 1,700 people on a waiting list for subsidized housing in Racine County
The median home value in Racine has risen from $110,000 to $176,000
(an increase of 59.7%). During the same period,
the median family income in Racine has grown from $56,331 to $77,118
