Kenosha, WI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Kenosha's Demographic Profile

Kenosha has 37,262 households and a median income of $64,375, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 93,957
# Households 37,262
Median age 38
Median household income $64,375
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 16,078
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Kenosha $135 14,898 SF 7.15%
Pleasant Prairie $394 3,492 SF 7.15%
Mount Pleasant $117 22,329 SF 8.99%
Antioch $747 3,534 SF 7.00%
Racine $117 22,329 SF 8.99%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Kenosha $180 11,780 SF
Somers $359 3,708 SF
Pleasant Prairie $138 8,405 SF
Zion $1,233 2,163 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mount Pleasant $140 17,709 SF 6.10%
Racine $101 17,709 SF 6.10%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Kenosha

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

5716-5720 6th Ave

Kenosha, WI 53140

  • 11,168 SF Retail Building
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $729,900
For Sale

4104 7th Ave

Kenosha, WI 53140

  • 1,218 SF Retail Building
  • $475,000
For Sale

Freestanding Restaurant SC-K-IL-TT

Kenosha, WI 53144

  • 3,246 SF Retail Building
  • $698,000
For Sale

6814 14th Ave

Kenosha, WI 53143

  • 5,970 SF Retail Building
  • $699,900
For Sale

12901 Burlington Rd

Kenosha, WI 53144

  • 11.32 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $850,000
For Sale

STH 142 & I-94

Kenosha, WI 53144

  • 14.28 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $4,999,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Kenosha pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Kenosha $168 13,649 SF
Somers $225 12,843 SF
Pleasant Prairie $177 13,173 SF
Sturtevant $131 260,647 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Kenosha alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Kenosha or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Kenosha 93,957 37,262 38 $64,375 2 16,078 -2%
Somers 9,669 3,805 40 $74,347 2 1,295 2%
Pleasant Prairie 22,788 9,078 44 $91,820 3 2,219 1%
Sturtevant 6,628 2,063 41 $79,816 2 622 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Kenosha, WI and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Kenosha

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Is Kenosha a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Kenosha offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Kenosha?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Kenosha. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Kenosha?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Kenosha. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Kenosha compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Kenosha. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Kenosha acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Kenosha, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.