There are 20 independent living communities serving Racine, Wisconsin. This includes 4 communities in Racine and 16 nearby. Independent living costs in Wisconsin range from around $17 to $179 per day, with a mean cost running approximately $71. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,117 and ranges between $501 and $5,362. Annually, the average cost is about $25,410, which is greater than the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Racine, WI can range from about $908 per month to $4,124 per month, with an average cost of around $2,442 per month. That equates to an annual cost of $29,301.
Located within Racine County, Racine is a mid size city in the State of Wisconsin. It is the fourth largest city in Wisconsin, with 127,302 inhabitants living in the city itself and 171,037 in the surrounding metropolitan area. People who are over 55 comprise around 25% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Racine is 69. The median housing price in the city is $135,000, which is lower than the state average of $234,000. Racine has a high unemployment rate of about 9.61%. The city's median household income is $49,000 ($26,000 per capita), compared to the average of $52,000 for the whole of Wisconsin.
Racine has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low levels of precipitation annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Racine has a moderate rate of crime and moderate air quality.