The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53144 sells for about $484,450, or $225 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 67 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,223 a month.
ZIP 53144 — Kenosha
The 53144 housing market remains competitive with low inventory levels driving price appreciation. While demand remains steady, the market is seeing a slight cooling in the pace of sales compared to the previous year, reflecting broader economic trends.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to major employment hubs in Milwaukee and Chicago.
Median prices moved up 11.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 67 days on market with 2.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.7% · poverty 13.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 53144, Kenosha County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Kenosha are generally consistent with regional averages for mid-sized Midwestern cities, with property crime being more prevalent than violent crime.
The area is served by the Kenosha Unified School District, which offers a mix of traditional public schools and specialized charter options with varying performance ratings.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with localized flood risks near the Lake Michigan shoreline and low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, with ongoing industrial and commercial development in the Kenosha business parks.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates influenced by school district levies and local government budgets; Wisconsin does not have a state-level property tax.
Residents benefit from easy access to I-94, providing a direct commute to both Milwaukee and Chicago, with some access to regional rail services.
The area features numerous local parks, proximity to Lake Michigan beaches, and several golf courses, alongside convenient retail shopping centers along major arterial roads.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and local workers, with moderate vacancy pressure and rising rents consistent with the broader Kenosha County market.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, with significant employment provided by regional distribution centers and the Kenosha Unified School District.
The area is served by a network of state highways and is positioned along the I-94 corridor, facilitating regional transit.
Development is focused on expanding residential subdivisions and commercial retail space along the western edge of the city.
Parcels are subject to Kenosha Unified School District taxes and municipal service fees.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to wind and storm damage common in the Great Lakes area.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Six Flags Great America4.318 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Illinois4.117.3 mi
- Pleasant Prairie RecPlex3.77.3 mi
- Jellystone Park™ Caledonia4.314.3 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Chicago3.818.2 mi
- Six Flags Great America4.318 mi
- Bristol Renaissance Faire4.510 mi
- Apple Holler4.35.1 mi
- Brat Stop4.45.9 mi
- Genesee Theatre4.818.6 mi
- Apple Holler4.35.1 mi
- Racine North Beach4.69 mi
- Racine Zoo4.39.4 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown USA Kenosha4.34.2 mi
- Marcus Renaissance Cinema4.56.4 mi
- Kenosha Public Museum4.74.3 mi
- Dinosaur Discovery Museum4.54.1 mi
- Russell Military Museum4.410.2 mi
- The Gold Pyramid4.115.3 mi
- Civil War Museum4.74.3 mi
- Petrifying Springs Park4.81.7 mi
- Racine County Fairgrounds4.59.9 mi
- Boundless Adventures - Kenosha Zipline & Aerial Park4.99.4 mi
- Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve4.710.6 mi
- Pritchard Park4.45.1 mi
- North Point Marina4.710.7 mi
- Waukegan Harbor & Marina4.618.9 mi
- Sandbar on Lake Marie4.417.8 mi
- Reefpoint Marina4.68.6 mi
- SkipperBud's416.4 mi
- Brighton Dale Links4.212.4 mi
- Shepherd's Crook Golf Course4.69.8 mi
- Ives Grove Golf Course4.67.9 mi
- Strawberry Creek Golf Course4.87 mi
- Petrifying Springs Golf Course4.31.7 mi
- Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets4.48.7 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.44.7 mi
- Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm4.41 mi
- Meijer4.34.6 mi
- Kohl's4.14.2 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport4.521.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large, popular county park featuring trails and picnic areas.
A private golf facility serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.