A laid-back community with outdoor recreation options close to home
The suburban community of Poerio is where residents spend their days strolling to its sprawling namesake park during the day and enjoying quiet evenings along its sought-after residential streets. Located at the northern tip of Kenosha, this tree-lined, midcentury subdivision sits near Lake Michigan and the city’s downtown district, home to events like the Snow Daze Festival and summer concerts at Pennoyer Park. “It’s close to the lake, and there are quite a few parks around there,” says Robb Granger, real estate agent with eXp Realty and a longtime resident of the region who works in and around Kenosha. “You could sell a home here in a day if you get the price right. Houses are selling very quickly.”
Kids will love the rock climbing wall at Kenosha Dream Playground.
Poerio is full of walking trails, greenery, and fresh air for residents to appreciate.
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Fishing at Poerio Park and hunting for sea glass in Lake Michigan
Poerio Park and Nature Center are within walking distance of most homes. Visitors can explore local wildlife along its wooded trails, fish in the adjacent lake or climb about its playground. The park is also home to a set of baseball diamonds; however Little Leaguers of Kenosha practice and play at Kenosha Sports Complex 4 miles southwest. Residents spend time by the water at Alford Park, a mile southeast. In addition to hunting for fossils and colorful sea glass, visitors can enjoy sunrises over Lake Michigan from the beach's rocky shores.
Local residents of Poerio walk their dogs at Poerio Park on a beautiful afternoon.
A mom watches her son spray water into Lake Michigan at Alford Park.
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The mid-century ranch-style homes of Poerio
The community features wide, repaved streets with sidewalks and streetlights. Various tree species, from elms and oaks to pines, fill the neighborhood, offering spots of shade and a horizon painted in green. Although apartments make up 70 percent of the housing in Poerio, brick ranch-style homes primarily built in the 1960s and '70s are also available. They typically have one-car driveways, and the median lot size is less than a quarter acre. On average, houses in Poerio spend 32 days on the market, shorter than the national average, and range in price from $230,000 to $340,000.
You will find many ranch style homes in Poerio.
Poerio residents live on sought-after suburban streets.
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Commuting into Chicago from Kenosha Station
Interstate 94 sits 7 miles west of the neighborhood, allowing for 30-mile trips north to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, as well as downtown Milwaukee 6 miles farther. Those headed to Chicago can drive 70 miles south or hop on a train at Kenosha Metra Station downtown, which offers a park-and-ride lot for commuters. “It’s about an hour and a half with stops on the way, but people are commuting to Chicago every day,” Granger says. Public transportation also includes eight Kenosha Area Transit bus stops throughout the community. Kenosha Regional Airport off 52nd Street and Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital on 76th Street are closer to home, both less than 10 miles southwest of the neighborhood.
The Metra train station, in downtown Kenosha, is an easy way to get to Chicago.
Kenosha Metra Station, 4 miles south of downtown Kenosha, offers a park-and-ride lot.
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Welcoming new faces at Bradford High School
For prekindergarten through fifth grade, students head to Bose Elementary School, which has a C-plus grade on Niche. They move on to C-rated Washington Middle School and Bradford High School, which holds a B-minus grade. The home of the Red Devils hosts an annual Freshman Family Night to welcome students who will be entering its halls for the first time. The evening includes perusing the booths of different clubs and sports teams and a tour of the school. Students and their families also receive free tickets to the year's first football game before leaving the event. Several post-high school education options are within 4 miles of the community, including the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Carthage College, Gateway Technical College - Kenosha and Herzing University -Kenosha.
Wilson students can attend Bradford High School.
Parents love watching their kids play football at Bradford High School.
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Eating along Birch Road and shopping nearby
Tacos El Rey along Birch Road is a popular spot for takeout and casual dining. The authentic Mexican restaurant offers a walk-up service, where patrons order at the counter before taking a seat and waiting for the food to arrive. A block northwest, the family-owned Stella’s Casa Capri has served the community with Italian recipes since 1954. Glenwood Commons on 18th Street, a half-mile east, is home to a Pick n Save and Dollar Tree. A Walmart Supercenter and Sam’s Club are located 4 miles southwest of the neighborhood.
Stella’s Casa Capri is a staple of Peorio's restaurant scene.
Stella’s Casa Capri has an old-school feel, with checkered tablecloths and a fountain inside.
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Exploring ice sculptures at the Snow Daze Festival
The Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park puts on free concerts from July through August as a part of its Tuesdays at the Shell concert series. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, while drinks and snacks are available at the venue. Once winter rolls around, the city chooses a Saturday for the Snow Daze Festival. Those making the 4-mile trip south to Downtown Kenosha will find ornate ice sculptures spread about the streets and in front of local shops and restaurants. The occasion makes a day out of shopping locally, with the hopes of supporting the city’s independent businesses.
Poerio residents can shop dozens of vendors selling fresh produce at Kenosha HarborMarket.
Enjoy all the action at Kenosha HarborMarket, a short drive from Poerio.
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Parks in this Area
Alford Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Playground
Alford Park
Beach
Petzke Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Kenosha Dream Playground
Poerio Park West
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Fishing
St. Peter's Park
Lake
Multi-Purpose Field
Kenosha Park Sledding Hill
Poerio Park Sports Complex
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Poerio
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Poerio, Kenosha sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Poerio, Kenosha over the last 12 months is $283,166, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
NORTHSIDE almost 1 acre single family lot ready for your home to be built! Prime location on the Northside close to everything! Also very close to the Kenosha County Bike Trail, and not far from the Lake Michigan and downtown. Not in a subdivision so no ACC or HOA.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,192
Median Age
35
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,216
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,875
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
% Population in Labor Force
66.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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