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Kenosha, Wisconsin · ZIP 53142

Kenosha — ZIP 53142

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Kenosha (53142) scores 57/100 — Fair for Kenosha. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $336K.

57OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share30%
Property crime share70%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency41%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$336K
Median rent$1,966/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$336K

Median Rent

$1,966/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,906

Violent Crime

443

Property Crime

1,463

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kenosha County, Wisconsin (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Nash ElementaryPK–05576
55%
46%
Jeffery ElementaryPK–05338
52%
42%
Roosevelt ElementaryPK–05491
50%
45%
Forest Park ElementaryPK–05391
42%
37%
Kenosha School of Language (KSOL)PK–05330
27%
12%
Lance Middle06–08899
22%
29%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

33,572

Median Income

$89K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

39.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53142 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 53142 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 53142 is approximately $336K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 53142 in Kenosha has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.