Uptown
Neighborhood in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha County 53143
Traditional single-family homes and multi-units
Residential properties in Uptown sit on city blocks between maple trees, oaks, hornbeams and lindens, with small yards and sidewalks. The neighborhood’s home market is led by single-family properties and converted multi-unit properties from the 1920s; about one third of residents are homeowners.Buyers can find traditionally styled houses here, including bungalows, Dutch colonials and minimal traditional homes. Some multifamily homes share the traditional home aesthetics, while others use all-brick designs; most of these are made to fit two to four families. Prices generally range from $50,000 to $420,000. “It’s a very rental-heavy market, and it’s changed quite a lot. People had to rebuild, but they’re really trying to bring it back,” says Tony Bitar, a Realtor with eXp Realty. A lifelong Kenosha resident, Bitar has sold homes in town for more than 10 years.Lincoln Park live music in the summer
Uptown’s primary spots for outdoor leisure are just outside of the neighborhood. To the south, Lincoln Park tucks an 18-hole disc golf course, a lush flower garden, walking trails and a fishing pond into 45 acres of recreational space between city blocks. The park is also home to the annual Lincoln Park Live Music Series, an annual set of concerts with Milwaukee and Chicago area acts performing, with food trucks and local vendors close by. “The Mahone Fund led the charge to help something positive take place in the park,” says Steve Bostrom, a broker associate with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Epic Real Estate. Bostrom has sold homes in Kenosha for more than five years.West of the neighborhood, Roosevelt Park offers a splash pad for summertime play, a baseball field and courts for tennis and pickleball. The Kenosha Public Library’s KPL Kids @ Uptown Lofts branch opened in Uptown in the summer of 2024. The library hosts story time sessions for up-and-coming readers along with activities like indoor mini-golf and art classes.Learning experiences at Kenosha Public Schools
In the Kenosha School District, Uptown’s youngest students are generally assigned to Roosevelt Elementary School, which has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio and earns a B grade on Niche. Mahone Middle School holds a B-minus grade.Indian Trail High School and Academy offers a traditional high school curriculum alongside a magnet program with four career concentrations. Students on the Academy track are admitted through a lottery system and can enroll in programs focused on business, communications, medical sciences or military education. The school earns a B grade on Niche.Dart tournaments at Hattrix Club and The Bull's Eye
Close to the neighborhood’s north side, Hattrix Club hosts dart tournaments and live music alongside its billiards tables and beer garden. A quarter-mile west down 60th Street, The Bull’s Eye is another spot for darts that also hosts weekly meat raffles. East of the neighborhood in downtown Kenosha, the annual Fourth of July fireworks are launched on the lakefront, amplifying the show over the reflective waters of Lake Michigan. Most of the other annual mainstays in town are hosted at Veterans Memorial Park, including the Peanut Butter and Jam concerts in the summertime, the Fall into Fun Festival each October and the Snow Daze Festival and annual tree lighting each December.65 miles from Chicago
Roosevelt Road runs along the south end of Uptown and connects the neighborhood to greater Kenosha. The neighborhood is about a mile west of the heart of the city downtown. For folks commuting out of town, Milwaukee is about 40 miles north. The center of downtown Chicago, the Loop, is about 65 miles south, and folks can get there by car or by train with the Kenosha Metra station, 1 mile east of the neighborhood.For medical emergencies, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital is about 6 miles southwest. The nearest airports are Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, about 32 miles north of the area, and Chicago-O’Hare International Airport, 50 miles south.Gifts, cigars and brunch under one roof at Coopers Uptown
Casa de Pan Fresh Market opened in the Uptown Lofts in 2024, bringing a grocery store back to the neighborhood after several years. Family Dollar is another nearby option for everyday needs. Tabletop gaming and comic book enthusiasts can find the latest releases at Marblehead’s Games, which also sells collectible figures and hosts weekly board game teaching sessions every Saturday. Bitar points to Coopers Uptown as a notable spot in the neighborhood. At this business, a gift shop, brunch café and cigar humidor all sit under one roof. In a similar style, Shenanigans on 60th offers an Irish pub experience on one side and a beer, wine and spirits store on the other. For fans of Mexican dishes, Isla del Mar is a long-running Kenosha favorite, specializing in red snapper, shrimp tacos and other seafood items.Important things to know
According to the CAP Index, an index measuring crime risk across the U.S., Uptown holds higher scores for violent crime than the national average and its overall score is 6 of 10, while 4 of 10 is the national average. Local crime prevention and safety efforts are supported by the Kenosha Safety Fund, including youth education at the Rotary Safety Center.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kevin Wilgenbusch
Kevin Wilgenbusch
RE/MAX Plaza
(224) 300-7406
52 Total Sales
1 in Uptown
$155,900 Price
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Wendy Gauss
Wendy Gauss
Gauss House Realty
(262) 300-4667
29 Total Sales
1 in Uptown
$150,000 Price
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Jessica Grieser
Jessica Grieser
Responds QuicklyCompass Wisconsin-Lake Geneva
(262) 475-0948
32 Total Sales
1 in Uptown
$185,000 Price
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Ryan Douglas
Ryan Douglas
Responds QuicklyLand-Quest Realty, LLC
(262) 686-4371
15 Total Sales
1 in Uptown
$230,000 Price
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Pluster Property Pluster
PP
Pluster Property Pluster
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty-Lake Country
(414) 966-7850
308 Total Sales
1 in Uptown
$140,000 Price
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Aaron Kohlmeier
Aaron Kohlmeier
Welcome Home Real Estate Group
(262) 379-3730
311 Total Sales
3 in Uptown
$45K - $155K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lincoln Park
Streeter Park
Eichelman Park
Columbus Park
Bain Park
Southport Park
Roosevelt Park
Baker Park Playground
Kenosha Sand Dunes
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Uptown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Uptown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Uptown, Kenosha sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Uptown, Kenosha over the last 12 months is $185,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$187,400
Median Sale Price
$185,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$189,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$165,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$131
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
220
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1912
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,319
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,866
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,008 - $1,523 per month
- Kenosha Uptown Lofts
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 543+ Sq Ft
- 6204 22nd Ave
- Kenosha, WI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,055
Median Age
34
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,474
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.4%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Lincoln Park
A residential area one mile from downtown Kenosha amusement
McKinley
A central neighborhood with vintage homes and proximity to parks and shops
Roosevelt
Early 20th-century homes around a neighborhood park and school
Saint Joes
A small neighborhood with older homes and a spacious park nearby
Columbia
An older area of the city, with an innovation neighborhood in the works
Sunnyside
A community with midcentury properties near Lake Michigan and downtown Kenosha
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