What are the schools like in Racine, MN?

School district data for Racine is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Racine?

The median household income in Racine, MN is $82,232 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Racine, MN?

Racine has an average high temperature of 20.9°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.6 inches.

Racine, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Racine, MN affordable or expensive?

Racine's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Racine is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $218,300 and the median rent is $1,264 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Racine, MN?

Racine has a violent crime rate of 167.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1293.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Racine, MN a Good Place to Live?

Racine is a small town of 477 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $82,232 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Racine stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Racine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Racine city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.2

Racine's overall cost of living index is 99.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Racine costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Racine, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$218,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,264	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,232	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Racine's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

167.2 /100k

Property Crime

1293.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Racine, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Racine sees average highs of 20.9°F in January and 79.3°F in July, with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation and 50.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Racine, MN
Average High — January	20.9°F
Average High — July	79.3°F
Annual Precipitation	37.4"
Annual Snowfall	50.6"

Demographics

Metric	Racine, MN	National Avg
Population	477	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.7%	22.2%
65 and over	10.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stewartville, MN 6 mi High Forest, MN 6 mi Grand Meadow, MN 7 mi Spring Valley, MN 8 mi Ostrander, MN 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Racine

Racine, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55967

Racine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Racine, MN affordable or expensive?

Racine's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Racine roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $218,300 and median rent is $1,264/month.

What is the crime rate in Racine, MN?

Racine's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1293.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Racine?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Racine, MN a good place to live?

Racine, MN has a population of 477, a median household income of $82,232, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Racine?

Racine averages 20.9°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches with about 50.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Racine?

Racine, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55967.

What is the population of Racine?

The population of Racine, Minnesota is 477 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Racine?

Key numbers for living in Racine: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $218,300, median household income $82,232, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Racine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.