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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Kenosha

Kenosha has 26 affordable and income-based rental properties offering nearly 1,984 units across the city. Of the 12 properties with inspection scores on record, 7 rated excellent and 5 rated good, with none falling into fair or poor categories. That track record points to a relatively well-maintained stock of affordable housing for renters exploring options here.

26
Properties
1,984
Total units
90/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,186/mo

Affordability in Kenosha, WI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Kenosha is $1,186 per month, the median household income is $71,239, and renters make up 41% of occupied households. These figures provide context for the assisted housing options available across the city's 12 income-restricted properties.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
292 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Kenosha Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Kenosha had a violent crime rate of 292 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 63 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Kenosha

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Kenosha scores a 63 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and a 48 for bikeability.

  • Walk Score: 63 - Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike Score: 48

No Transit Score is available for this area. Kenosha is served by Kenosha Area Transit (KAT) local bus routes as well as a Metra commuter rail connection to Chicago, which may benefit residents depending on property location.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
39 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 39 schools across 3 districts serve Kenosha, including 19 elementary, 4 middle, 8 high, and 8 other schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$71,239 median income

Cost of Living in Kenosha

The median household income in Kenosha is $71,239 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent is $1,186 per month, also from the Census ACS 5-Year estimate.

Income-based housing in Kenosha is designed to keep rent affordable relative to what residents actually earn. The 12 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in the city -- covering 1,204 units -- offer rent tied to a percentage of household income rather than market rates.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

All 12 affordable housing properties in Kenosha were mapped for flood zone exposure. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 90/100(12 of 26 scored)
90+ (7)70–89 (5)No score (14)

26 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Kenosha, WI

Kenosha offers a solid inventory of HUD-assisted and income-based rental housing, with 12 properties and 1,204 total units tracked by Lease Lantern. All 12 properties with inspection scores average a 90, and 7 of the 12 are rated excellent -- a strong indicator of well-maintained housing stock across the city.

None of the 12 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data, which is a reassuring baseline for renters weighing long-term stability.

Kenosha scores 63 (Somewhat Walkable) and 48 for bikeability, according to Walk Score, meaning many daily needs can be handled on foot or by bike depending on your neighborhood. The city is served by 3 school districts covering 39 public schools -- including 19 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

The median gross rent in Kenosha is $1,186 per month, and the median household income is $71,239 annually, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). About 41% of households in the city rent, reflecting a sizable renter community that these affordable properties help serve.

Eligibility & how to apply

Wisconsin income limits (2026)Wisconsin public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Wisconsin

Helpful guides

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