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Convenience in Lance
Lance owes its name to Gilbert “Gib” Lance, a World War I veteran who championed the city of Kenosha’s scouting troops and baseball teams. While Lance's impact is still visible today in community events and organizations, the neighborhood is perhaps more desirable because of its location. Lance’s quiet, gridded residential streets are within walking and cycling distance of schools and pocket parks, while locally-owned businesses and big-box stops are within a 2-mile radius of most homes. “It’s a commuter’s dream to live here,” says Chad Scott, a local Realtor with eXp Realty, referring to the neighborhood’s proximity to Interstate 94. “You can get to Chicago and Milwaukee in about an hour.” With downtown Kenosha's sandy dunes and citywide events 4 miles to the northeast and commuter rails to both Chicago and Milwaukee, residents here enjoy the convenience of nearby shopping, dining and amenities without missing out on events and opportunities in the city.
Lance is made up of mostly smaller lots perfect for small families.
The Coffee Pot is a popular coffee spot near Lance.
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Traditional homes on quiet, gridded streets
Lance’s residential streets are south of 75th Street and the retail hubs that line it. However, the community is altogether quiet despite the industry nearby. Ranch-style homes and Cape Cods neighbor custom builds on numbered avenues. Sidewalks line the blocks, connecting to walkways that lead to each doorstep. Out back, detached garages sit beside fenced-in yards with pools, patios and trampolines. With a CAP Index crime score of 2, compared to the national average of 4, it’s common for residents to walk the neighborhood, perhaps to 38th Avenue’s Southwest Neighborhood Library or accompanying park. Home prices range from $150,000 to $420,000 — below average for the surrounding greater Chicago metropolitan area. Clusters of condos closer to 80th Street are also available, ranging in price from $170,000 to $235,000.
Lance homes usually feature driveways with small yards and are typically single story.
Lance residents can take advantage of the close proximity to Kenosha.
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Big-box stores and 60-year-old haunts on 75th Street
Running east to west just above the neighborhood, 75th Street has several big-box markets like Piggly Wiggly, Pick ‘n Save and Aldi. Intermixed are a handful of surprises, like the 60-year-old haunt, House of Gerhard. The German-American eatery first opened in 1966 and serves old-world grub and imported beers. Over the decades, it’s stayed in the family. “Kenosha is a small city with all the amenities you could want in a large city,” Scott says. “But the locally-owned spots give it that small-town feeling.” Today, the House of Gerhard serves Schweine-Haxe and Filet Mignon in its recognizable Tudor-style building. Farther west on Green Bay Road, Fresh Thyme Market is found among retailers like Kohl’s, Hobby Lobby and Lowe’s and casual chains Mission BBQ and Giordano’s. Back home in Lance, the Kenosha Brewing Company occupies a vintage brick building serving craft brews and pub favorites, contributing to the Wisconsinite brewing tradition.
Lance residents can shop at the local Costco.
Lance residents can shop at Costco.
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Walkable schools in the Kenosha Unified District
In the fall, students attend the Kenosha Unified School District, beginning at Whittier Elementary, which earns a B-plus on Niche. Lance Middle School on 80th Street is within walking distance of many homes. With a C-plus grade, Lance scores highest in diversity with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. Tremper High School is less than a mile south, earning a B-minus and boasting an array of extracurriculars. Vintage vinyl collecting, knitting and madrigal singing are a few clubs the school offers.
Whittier Elementary School is an award winning option for Lance neighborhood residents.
Lance Middle School gets its namesake from Gilbert Lance, a Kenosha hero.
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Climbing and swimming at the Kenosha Sand Dunes
In the summertime, Anderson Pool, located on the Tremper High School campus, opens with its water slides and sprayground. Next door, Kenosha Area Soccer League has seven soccer pitches. Guests can bring their pets to the K9 Korner Dog Park or stroll the walking paths that orient around two small ponds by the pool. Both Isetts Park and Newman Park are within walking distance of Lance families, offering playgrounds and grassy fields visible from many backyards. Residents seeking a day on Lake Michigan can head to the Kenosha Sand Dunes, where sunbathing, dune climbing and swimming pair with bike rides along the park’s waterfront trail. Cinemark Tinseltown USA Kenosha is about 3 miles to the northeast of the neighborhood.
Kenosha Sand Dunes offers an amazing natural beach just minutes from the Lance neighborhood.
Anderson Park near Lance features a wonderful water feature that gives it a serene feel.
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From 80th Street to Chicago on two wheels
Though most residents are car-dependent, Kenosha Area Transit bus stops line 80th Street, 30th Avenue and Pershing Boulevard for the 4-mile trip into Downtown Kenosha. Alternatively, the bike lane on 80th branches into the Kenosha County Bike Trail, stretching south to the Illinois border. The path leads to Chicago, but the name changes to Robert McClory Bike Path at the state line. The nearest emergency room is Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, 5 miles west of Lance. While Chicago remains a 62-mile commute, residents can take the Metra from Kenosha station downtown. Similarly, the 40-mile commute to Milwaukee via the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Commuter Rail departs from the same station. Those traveling out of state typically fly out of General Mitchell International Airport, 33 miles north.
Lance residents can take advantage of the nearby Kenosha Metra station.
Lance residents can enjoy all the fun of Eichelman Park in their backyard.
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A “big little town” with citywide festivities
Situated 4 miles southwest of Downtown Kenosha, Lance has access to the city’s various annual events. “People call Kenosha a ‘big little town,’” Scott says. “People feel like they know everybody, even though they probably don’t.” Residents gather along the lakefront for fireworks and live music every Independence Day as part of the city’s Celebrate America festival. Meanwhile, in August, regional and national jazz musicians perform at Celebration Place for the HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival. Snow Daze Festival embraces Wisconsin winters with its 32-foot by 60-foot outdoor ice rink at Veterans Memorial Park and surrounding shops and eateries, many with decorative ice sculptures out front.
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Parks in this Area
Schulte Park
Southwest Library Playground
Eichelman Park
Southport Park
Roosevelt Park
Elmwood Park
Anderson Park
Sunnyside Park
Isetts Park
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
43 min drive
Bus
Festival Foods Transfer Center
Bus
80th St And 43rd Ave
Bus
Pershing Blvd & 80th St
Bus
80th St And 30th Ave
Bus
80th St And 32nd Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lance
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lance, Kenosha sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lance, Kenosha over the last 12 months is $246,148, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,869
Median Age
45
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,623
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,101
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
27.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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