An expanding major employer and nearby parks and shopping are some of the best parts of living in Buhler Heights. “Microsoft is starting to build a big data center nearby,” says Eugene Modesti, broker and co-owner of Modesti Realty. “So there are going to be a lot of jobs available.” Microsoft indicates the new plant will add 460 jobs to their Foxconn Campus, roughly 7 miles southwest of Buhler Heights. Amenities closer to Buhler Heights include Lockwood Park, located just across Ohio Street, and a collection of stores and restaurants around the intersection of Washington Avenue and South Green Bay Road.
Buhler Heights is minutes from downtown Racine and beautiful Lake Michigan.
Festival Foods is a local favorite in Buhler Heights.
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Racine Transit and interstate access
Ohio Street is lined with sidewalks, but the inner roads of Buhler Heights do not provide walking space. Racine Transit route 86 bus stops line Ohio Street, connecting residents to Racine’s public transit system. Interstate 94 is 7 miles west of the neighborhood and puts downtown Milwaukee about 30 miles away. To head into Downtown Racine, drivers can take Washington Avenue, south of the neighborhood, or Spring Street to the north.
Hop on the bus in Buhler Heights and be in downtown Racine in minutes.
Go from Buhler Heights to anywhere in the world with Mitchell airport only 30 minutes away.
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Local burgers and tabletop games
Modesti says there are a handful of popular grocery stores surrounding the neighborhood. Just north of Buhler Heights, residents can pick up groceries at Pick ‘N Save on North Green Bay Road. To the south, there’s a Walmart Neighborhood Market and a Festival Foods on Washington Avenue. Across from Walmart, local burger joint Georgie Porgie’s serves custard, shakes and sundaes with a full menu of signature burgers and sides. East of Georgie Porgie’s on Washington Avenue, The Sanctum Tabletop Gaming Emporium offers a large selection of card and tabletop games and holds regular events for players.
The burgers and fries at Georgie Porgies in Buhler Heights are absolutely delicious.
Come to The Sanctum in Buhler Heights and learn a new game or play an old favorite.
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Sledding in the winter, swimming in the summer
Modesti says Lockwood Park is a popular spot for all sorts of sports. “People go there to play football and soccer,” he says. They’ll fly kites or drones. There’s a big hill there, and in the winter, it’s really fun for sledding.” Northeast of Buhler Heights, Quarry Lake Park holds a brilliantly blue lake that was once a limestone quarry. In the warmer months, the lake attracts kayakers, fishing enthusiasts and swimmers.
Quarry Park is a hidden gem in Buhler Heights.
Quarry Lake Park is beloved by Buhler Heights residents.
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Ranch-style homes are most common
With the availability of townhomes and the smaller sizes of the neighborhood’s single-family homes, renting is common in Buhler Heights. But Modesti says most homes, whether rented or owned, are well-maintained. Ranch-style homes dominate the scenery, but colonial-style homes and townhomes add variety to the architectural landscape. Townhomes typically sell from $250,000 to $285,000, while single-family homes sell between $200,000 and $300,000. The median home price is $287,450, up 25% from the previous year.
A row of cozy ranch-style homes stand proudly in Buhler Heights.
Beautiful, single-family homes can be found throughout Buhler Heights.
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A Wisconsin high school with history
Pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade students can attend Goodland Montessori School, which earns a B-minus on Niche. Starbuck Middle School earns a C-minus serving students in grades six through eight. As one of Wisconsin’s first public schools, Park High School first opened as Racine High School in 1852, then reopened as Park High School in 1928. Park earns a B-minus.
Park High School, in Buhler Heights, is a great public school option.
Students in Buhler Heights can Starbuck Middle School.
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Events at Franksville Park and Downtown Racine
Within Franksville Park, 5 miles northwest of Buhler Heights, the Franksville Beer Garden combines a local brewery with an event venue. The award-winning space holds weekly events in the summer, including live music, fish fries and food trucks. Downtown Racine is another nearby hotbed of events, less than 4 miles east of Buhler Heights. After Thanksgiving, the Bourbon and Beer on Black Friday event covers four blocks of Racine and features 10 bourbons and 10 bourbon-infused beers.
People from all over Racine look forward to the Franksville Food Truck Fest every summer.
Catch some live music on the first Friday of every month at Harbor Fest near Buhler Heights.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
315
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,068
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,621
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.2%
College Graduates
8.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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