Racine sits on Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and the Illinois border, with a manufacturing base that has drawn recent large-scale investment. Racine County's property tax rate is high, a significant factor at this price point.
Recommended for incomes above $65k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Racine housing market
The 2.3% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Racine and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Wisconsin average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Racine buyers. Many Racine properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $50/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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