Nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River is the city of Racine, Wisconsin. It’s known for its Danish pastries (kringle is the official state pastry), thanks to Danish immigrants who brought them over in the mid-19th century, Racine was founded in 1834. It covers 15.6 square miles, and has a median age of 34.9 (2022). Manufacturing, printing, and publishing are sectors that fuel the city’s economy.

Racine’s residential streets feature homes in Farmhouse, Ranch, and Craftsman styles. The typical home value here is $172,440, up 4.9% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). When they’re not at home, work or school, residents can enjoy year-round local events, including the Fire & Ice Festival, the Beer Bumble, and the Holiday Dash run/walk.

Getting into, out of, and through Racine is easy, with access to Wisconsin Highways 11, 20, 31, 32, and 38. The city consists of 48 neighborhoods. Some of the best ones, according to Realtor.com, are West Racine, which is nestled between Wisconsin Highways 31 and 32; Hickory Grove, just west of Wisconsin Highway 32 by Lake Michigan; and Wolff’s Town, which is bordered by Wisconsin Highway 32 on its west side.

Racine not only provides the benefits of lakeside living, it’s also situated right between the cities of Milwaukee and Chicago. This means there’s always something new to try, see and do.