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Illinois commuters living in Wisconsin
Three miles northwest of downtown Kenosha, the Wilson neighborhood is also minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan. “There are many people who work in either Chicago or Milwaukee who live in this neighborhood,” says Shannyn Franklin, a real estate associate with Re/Max Elite. “It’s an appealing area for commuters.” Kenosha is about 7 miles north of the Illinois state line. “There are those who work in Illinois and live in Wisconsin because of the lower tax rate,” she adds. The neighborhood is about 9 miles north of the Illinois state line. It’s 37 miles south of Milwaukee and 65 miles north of Chicago.
Homes were built in the heyday of a Kenosha automotive engine facility
While there are some newer homes, most of the housing in the neighborhood is from the 1940s to the ‘60s when Kenosha was growing due to the Kenosha Engine plant, which closed in 2010. Some new homes have also been built. “The original homes were on double lots, and some parcels have been divided,” Franklin says. “As the older generation passes, the younger generation is dividing the parcels and selling that so affordable homes can be built.” In addition, new homes have been built on vacant land. “The Brookstone subdivision has newer homes that can be bought or rented out,” says Tony Bitar, Realtor with Tony Bitar Real Estate Solutions. The single-family home price ranges from $135,000 to $480,000. Ranch style is the most prominent design, with a few Cape Cods.
Elementary school students go out of the Wilson neighborhood for class
Public school students attend classes in the Kenosha Unified School District, rated a B overall on Niche. In June of 2024, Wilson Elementary School closed its doors in the neighborhood after 70 years. Students are now taken to other nearby elementary schools, like Strange or Somers Elementary. Strange is rated a C-plus, while Somers gets a B-minus. Bullen Middle School is rated a C, and Bradford High School, which receives a B-minus grade, is the primary high school for students living in the north part of Kenosha. The school district office is located on 52nd Street in the southern part of the neighborhood and is the site of monthly school board meetings.
Kenosha Sports Complex
During baseball season, Little League teams play at the 19-acre Kenosha Sports Complex, which has six baseball diamonds and a small playground. Hobbs Park has several paved walking trails, a playground with a colorful slide and climbing equipment and a picnic shelter. Across the street is Limpert Park, which has a full basketball court and a large open space. “There are a lot of kids in the neighborhood and there are after-school programs and activities at the Kenosha YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club,” Bitar says. The ‘Y’ is a short drive while the Boys & Girls Club is just to the east.
Shopping centers in Wilson
Retail and restaurant options are commonly found along 52nd Street at the Sun Plaza Shopping Center, which features a Dollar General, a laundromat and a rent-to-own furniture store. Across the street is Tenuta’s Deli, a family-run business that started as a mom-and-pop corner store. Today, it’s bigger but is still an independently owned and operated Italian grocery store. Piggly Wiggly and Aldi are chain grocers that are about 3 miles away. Renzo’s Pizzeria and Trattoria is a cash-only pizza and pasta restaurant that’s been a neighborhood mainstay for over 30 years.
Downtown Kenosha
The Wilson neighborhood is only a few miles from downtown Kenosha and its year-round events. The summer brings Taste of Wisconsin to the lakefront, drawing tens of thousands of people to the three-day event to taste the food and beverages and enjoy live music. In early October, the Downtown Kenosha Sip & Stroll offers the chance to sample wine, beer and non-alcoholic options at 30 participating venues. The Snow Days Festival happens in late January and features ice sculptures on display in front of downtown shops and restaurants.
Northernmost stop on the Union Pacific North line
The Kenosha Metra station is the northernmost point for the Chicago Metra commuter rail line. The trip to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago takes an hour and a half. Kenosha Transit is the local public bus service with stops on 52nd Street, 39th and 30th Avenues and Washington Road. The closest major medical center is the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, about 5 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Hobbs Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Matoska Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Eichelman Park
Limpert Park
Kenosha Sports Complex
Shagbark Recreation Area
Davis Park
Kenosha Sand Dunes
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
40 min drive
Bus
50th St And 36th Ave
Bus
50th St And 38th Ave
Bus
30th Ave And Washington Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wilson
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wilson, Kenosha sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wilson, Kenosha over the last 12 months is $256,057, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,787
Median Age
34
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,476
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,573
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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