Racine
6.2
High score (8-10)
Racine is home to SC Johnson's global headquarters, which pumps well-paid corporate employment into an otherwise industrial city on Lake Michigan. SC Johnson's civic investment has funded the Wingspread conference center (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright), significant museums, and a lakefront park system. There's a professional class here accessible through work events and civic functions.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Racine is a divided city — the SC Johnson professional class and the older industrial working-class population exist in parallel and don't mix much. The city has had significant economic struggles in its non-SC-Johnson areas. The social scene is limited for its size and some neighborhoods are genuinely struggling.
Lower score (below 6)
Racine's crime rate and economic hardship make it one of the tougher Wisconsin cities to navigate socially. The bar and nightlife scene is thin, and the city doesn't have a university population to inject young energy. Starting from scratch here as an outsider without a SC Johnson or existing local connection is genuinely difficult.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Racine, Wisconsin?
$86k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Racine, Wisconsin?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Racine, Wisconsin?
37% men have degree
What's the average male height in Racine, Wisconsin?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Racine, Wisconsin?
Local women avg 29.9