Question 1

How much do houses cost in Racine WI?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in the city of Racine is $221,934 as of April 30, 2026. By ZIP code: $232,806 in 53405, $213,919 in 53403, and $197,893 in 53404.

Question 2

Have Racine home prices gone up a lot?

Accepted Answer

Yes — typical values rose 46.3% over the past five years and 4.7% over the past year. Past appreciation does not guarantee future results.

Question 3

Why is Racine cheaper than the rest of Racine County?

Accepted Answer

The city ranks 14th of 14 county municipalities by typical value. The next-cheapest tracked municipality, Sturtevant, has a typical value of $293,139 — about $71,200 higher — and the county median is $419,415.

Question 4

What is the average rent in Racine WI?

Accepted Answer

Typical rent is $1,206 per month citywide, up 3.5% year over year. Tracked ZIP-level rents are $1,154 in 53403 and $1,130 in 53404. The citywide gross rent yield is 6.52% before expenses.