Why Live in Uptown
Uptown in Kenosha features residential properties from the 1920s, including bungalows, Dutch colonials, and minimal traditional homes, with a mix of single-family and converted multi-unit properties. The neighborhood is characterized by its tree-lined streets with maple, oak, hornbeam, and linden trees. About one-third of residents are homeowners, and the area has a significant rental market. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby Lincoln Park, which offers an 18-hole disc golf course, 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, while 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. The neighborhood is safer than the national average. Schools in the area include Roosevelt Elementary, Mahone Middle School, 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 somewhat 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
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