Racine is a small town of 1,061 in Ohio, with a median household income of $50,703
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Racine stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
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: 86.9
Racine's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Racine costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Racine, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$664
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,703
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Racine's violent crime rate is 161.5 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
161.5 /100k
Property Crime
558.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Racine is served primarily by Southern Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Racine, OH
National Avg
School District
Southern Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Racine sees average highs of 43.7°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.5 inches of snow per year.
Racine's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Racine roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,900 and median rent is $664/month.
Racine's violent crime rate is 161.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 558.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Racine are operated by Southern Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Racine, OH has a population of 1,061, a median household income of $50,703, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Racine averages 43.7°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches
with about 8.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Racine, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45771.
The population of Racine, Ohio is 1,061 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Racine: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $96,900, median household income $50,703, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
