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Transitional period for community near downtown Racine
Midtown, formerly known as Uptown, is a gateway neighborhood before reaching downtown Racine. Once a thriving retail district, many businesses relocated to the suburbs, but some business owners believe the area is undergoing a transitional period. “Over the nine years since I’ve had my florist shop, our area still has that Racine family-friendly feel,” says Felicia Cooper, owner of Petals by Felicia. “Local business owners will return to our community because our people are very friendly and supportive.”
RYDE Racine, the city’s public transportation system, offers several bus stops throughout Midtown. Washington Avenue, a hub for family-owned restaurants and mom-and-pop shops, also provides a direct route to downtown. Community involvement remains strong in Midtown, exemplified by the Racine Urban Garden Network, a community garden that grows sustainable food resources.
Renovated 19th-century homes throughout the Midtown neighborhood
This car-dependent neighborhood features late 19th- and early 20th-century homes on small lots, usually around a tenth of an acre. Most either require renovations or have been fully renovated, and many are surrounded by low fencing for containing children and pets. Ranch-style homes needing renovations are priced between $60,000 and $120,000, while newly renovated four-square homes and cottages typically range from $160,000 to $200,000. Union Pacific north line runs through the community, with freight traffic resulting in railway noise for homeowners
There are a variety of home styles in Midtown with many traditional homes.
Many homes in Midtown have front porches and long driveways.
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Washington Ave is a hub for family-owned retail and restaurants
Midtown’s main thoroughfare, Washington Avenue, is home to various family-owned restaurants and local mom-and-pop stores. Esperanza Coffee Collective, a Guatemalan family-owned café, features a drive-thru, while Petals by Felicia is a family-operated florist shop serving the Midtown area. “We are a full-service florist shop with an emphasis on serving events that affect families,” says Cooper, “I even sell a family spread of flowers for any occasion.”
Within the neighborhood, Tino’s Carry Out offers Chicago-style comfort food, while the family-owned Kabab and Grill serves authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisine in bowls and wraps. The nearest grocery stop, Piggly Wiggly, is located two miles outside the neighborhood. “While there are chains like Piggly Wiggly in the area, most residents in Racine rarely shop at the local grocery stores,” said Kimberly Mann, a real estate agent with Russell Mann Real Estate, who notes that many residents opt for delivery or head to big-box and bulk stores like Costco.
Petals by Felicia makes custom order bouquets and floral arrangements.
Tino's is a local favorite restaurant and serves hearty Italian beef sandwiches.
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Cultivate sustainable food resources with Racine Urban Garden Network
In 2009, approximately 75 people in the Midtown area came together to address food security by creating sustainable resources for Racine, leading to the establishment of the Racine Urban Garden Network. Since then, the community garden initiative has grown to include more than 10 sites with over 300 plots producing food such as zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, broccoli, and potatoes. Midtown has two garden sites: one at the end of Carroll Street and another along the Root River on Marquette Street.
Petals by Felicia is a family-operated florist shop serving the Midtown area.
The community garden initiative in Midtown has grown to include more than 10 sites
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Civil Rights History at Julian Thomas Elementary School
Julian Thomas Elementary School, which has a C-minus grade on Niche, is named after Julian Thomas, a local civil rights activist who played a key role in desegregating Racine schools and served as president of the Racine Chapter of the NAACP for 22 years. Mitchell Middle School, the Racine Unified School District's first community school, offers a dual-language program for all students and earns a C-minus. Students from these schools typically transition to Park High School, which has a B-minus grade on Niche.
Park High School offers students opportunities for college credits & industry certifications.
Julian Thomas Elementary School is a public school in Racine's Sage Town community.
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Summer educational events at REC
The Root River Environmental Education Community Center, referred to as the REC, is located across the Memorial Drive Bridge. It operates seasonally to promote the Root River and its surrounding environment. The center offers volunteer activities, wildlife programs, and week-long science camps for middle school students. Each year, before the start of school, the REC hosts more than 1,500 fourth-grade students from the Racine Unified School District to educate them about the Root River watershed. During the summer, kayaking and canoe rentals are available as part of a season pass.
Downtown Racine and the Lake Michigan lakefront are only a mile or two away for other events throughout the year, ranging from holiday tree lightings to concerts in the summer.
Root River runs along Midtown and is a great way to spend time outdoors.
Root River Environmental Education Community Center is a hub for nature lovers.
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Several RYDE Racine stops in Midtown
Midtown has an abundance of RYDE Racine bus stops, with multiple lines available to residents. Bus Route 4 connects to downtown Racine, a little more than a mile away. On Memorial Avenue, residents can access Bus Route 2, which takes riders to North Beach and the Racine Zoo. Ascension All Saints’ main campus, the nearest hospital providing 24-hour emergency care, is two miles northwest from Midtown, while Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 22 miles north.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Midtown
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
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Midtown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midtown, Racine sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Midtown, Racine over the last 12 months is $142,500, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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