Why Live in Poerio
Poerio in Kenosha is a tranquil neighborhood known for its sought-after homes, ample parks and location between downtown and Lake Michigan. Poerio Park and Nature Center is within walking distance for most residents, offering wooded trails, a fishing lake, a playground and baseball diamonds. Alford Park, 1 mile southeast, lets people go fossil hunting, sea glass collecting and sunrise watching over Lake Michigan. Wide, repaved residential streets with sidewalks offer a variety of apartments and brick ranch-style homes from the 1960s and '70s. Homes typically have one-car driveways and small lots. The neighborhood is 7 miles east of Interstate 94, making downtown Milwaukee and Chicago a moderately quick commute away. Public transportation includes Kenosha Area Transit bus stops and the Kenosha Metra Station. Dining options range from Tacos El Rey for Mexican cuisine to Stella’s Casa Capri for Italian dishes. Glenwood Commons offers the closest retailers, while larger stores like Walmart Supercenter and Sam’s Club are 4 miles away. Residents live close to hubs for seasonal events, like free summer concerts at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell and the Snow Daze Festival in downtown Kenosha.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poerio a good place to live?
Poerio is a good place to live. Poerio is considered car-dependent and bikeable. Poerio has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.1 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $72,875 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 42.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Poerio are renters, with 62.2% of residents renting and 37.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Poerio can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Poerio neighborhood guide.
Is Poerio, WI a safe neighborhood?
Poerio, WI is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Poerio?
The median home price in Poerio is $269,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $54,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.09%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,310 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $56K a year to afford the median home price in Poerio. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Poerio is $73K.
What are the best public schools in Poerio?
The best public schools that serve Poerio are:
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Are home prices dropping in Poerio?
Yes, home prices in Poerio are down 1% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Poerio, WI
On average, homes in Poerio, Kenosha sell after 7 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Poerio, Kenosha over the last 12 months is $286,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$286,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$286,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$230
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$269,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%