Roosevelt is a residential neighborhood where half of the residents live in small homes and half live in apartments, including several complexes for seniors. About a quarter of Roosevelt is industrial. Homes that can be as small as under 1,000 square feet at prices under $200,000 make this an attractive neighborhood for first-time buyers. Its location, just 4 miles southwest of downtown Racine, allows residents to enjoy lakefront and city amenities without spending an outsized amount on housing. Kenosha is just 9 miles away, and Milwaukee is 30 miles away.
Attractive home prices, rare listings
Most homes here sell for between $150,000 and $240,000, but they rarely come up for sale. Deep and narrow ranch-style and raised ranch styles dominate the neighborhood's grid streets. An occasional Cape Cod or Colonial Revival-inspired home can be seen from time to time. Many driveways are wide enough to park a boat with standalone garages at the end of driveways behind the houses. Homes typically have some light landscaping along the front and sides. A lot of dead-ends keep traffic to a minimum. "Some people take really good care of their property, and others don't," says Ann Carbajal. A lifelong Racine resident and Realtor with Shorewest Realtors, Inc., Carbajal has been selling real estate in the area for six years. Carbajal says Roosevelt does not have an association to enforce rules about how often to cut the grass or what colors to paint a house.
Ranch homes are commonly found throughout Roosevelt.
Cozy ranch homes in Roosevelt often feature attached garages.
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New Woodman's Market to open on site of old Regency Mall
Roosevelt has several grocery shopping options and chain restaurants. Nearby supermarkets include Pick' n Save, Festival Foods and Piggly Wiggly. Restaurants include Texas Roadhouse, Red Lobster, Dynasty and Golden Needle. A mile away is O&H Danish Bakery, home of the world-famous Danish kringle pastry. Several big-box stores, including Target, Kohl's, Best Buy and Barnes & Noble, are within less than 2 miles. And the city is still growing its restaurant and retail scene. Carbajal says current developments aim to bring new business to the area. The new Woodman's Market, an employee-owned, Wisconsin-based chain grocery store, is scheduled to open in 2025 on the site of the former Regency Mall.
Diners from across Roosevelt can head to Texas Roadhouse near retail options at Green Bay road.
Roosevelt bibliophiles can find their next read or grab a Starbucks drink at Barnes And Noble.
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Expansive rec space at Hantschel Park and Pritchard Park
Hantschel Park is located in the center of the neighborhood and attracts visitors with its amenities, including a sandlot ball diamond, playground, playfield, shelter, historical exhibit, wetlands, restrooms and limited ADA accessibility. One mile to the south, Pritchard Park includes the SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center, a football field, open space and pickleball courts. "They've really taken good care of [Pritchard] Park," Carbajal says. During frigid Wisconsin months, folks can have fun and exercise indoors right in the neighborhood at spots like Castle Lanes bowling, which has daytime, weeknight and weekend leagues. The locally owned Star Roller Rink has a retro vibe, complete with a disco ball.
Hantschel Park is an 8-acre neighborhood park on the west side of Racine.
Racine residents cool off at the SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center in Pritchard Park.
Star Roller Rink brings families from across Roosevelt for parties and weekend fun.
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Major thoroughfares surround neighborhood
Roosevelt is bounded by main roads on all sides, making it easy to get to Interstate 94 and elsewhere. Washington Avenue, Roosevelt's northern border, provides a straight shot west to Interstate 94, which takes drivers to Milwaukee 30 miles to the north and to Chicago 70 miles to the south. Racine's RYDE public transit system has plenty of bus stops along Byrd Avenue, 16th Street and Ohio Street.
Racine Unified School District offers IB programs from elementary through high school
Children can attend West Ridge Elementary School before moving up to Starbuck Middle School for grades 6 through 8. Both Schools receive a C-minus from Niche. High schoolers can attend Park High School, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Racine Unified School District is one of four districts in Wisconsin that offer an IB program for all elementary, middle, and high school students.
West Ridge Elementary School provides education for about 390 students.
Starbuck School educates students from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
The well-maintained landscape at Park High School welcomes students.
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Kris Kringle and fresh hot kringles draw holiday crowds downtown
Downtown Racine has parties throughout the year. From May through December, there are First Fridays, with music and food. The annual Kris Kringle Tour in mid-December features live choir music and fresh kringles from O&H Danish Bakery to sweeten the daytime experience.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,733
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,264
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,658
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
17.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
% Population in Labor Force
52.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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