Why Live in Uptown
Uptown in Kenosha features single-family homes from the 1920s, including bungalows, Dutch Colonials and minimal traditional designs. There are also converted multi-unit properties. The neighborhood is known for its streets lined with maple, oak, hornbeam and linden trees.
Nearby green spaces include Lincoln Park, which offers an 18-hole disc golf course, a flower garden, walking trails and a fishing pond, as well as the annual Lincoln Park Live Music Series. Roosevelt Park, west of Uptown, includes a splash pad, baseball field and courts for tennis and pickleball. The Kenosha Public Library’s KPL Kids @ Uptown Lofts branch provides story time sessions and activities like indoor mini-golf and art classes.
For shopping, Casa de Pan Fresh Market and Family Dollar are convenient options. Marblehead’s Games caters to tabletop gaming and comic book fans. Dining options include Coopers Uptown, Shenanigans on 60th, and Isla del Mar, known for its seafood dishes.
Uptown is about a mile west of downtown Kenosha, with Milwaukee 40 miles north and Chicago 65 miles south. The Kenosha Metra station, 1 mile east, offers train access to Chicago.
Schools in the area include the highly rated Roosevelt Elementary and Indian Trail High School and Academy, which offers a magnet program with career concentrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Uptown a good place to live?
Uptown is a good place to live. Uptown is considered fairly walkable and bikeable. Uptown has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 11.7 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $50,474 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Uptown are renters, with 73.1% of residents renting and 26.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Uptown can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Uptown neighborhood guide.
Is Uptown, WI a safe neighborhood?
Uptown, WI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Uptown?
The median home price in Uptown is $210,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $42,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.16%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,020 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $44K a year to afford the median home price in Uptown. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Uptown is $50K.
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Home Trends in Uptown, WI
On average, homes in Uptown, Kenosha sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Uptown, Kenosha over the last 12 months is $215,000, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$215,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$195,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$274,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$158
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$210,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%