NAICS 23

Construction in Kenosha, WI

Metro Market Score 35.3 (Moderate), ranked #66 of 342 metros. 350 establishments, 2,212 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 35.3
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

At #66 of 342 metros, Kenosha's construction sector scores 35.3 on the market index. Concentration (5.8), wage levels (35.7), and growth (32.5) all track close to the median. Local factors like lease costs and client access will matter more than macro signals.

Industry Concentration
5.8
LQ: 0.57
Rank #20 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
35.7
$69,329 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 32.5
Employment growth index
Rank #232 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
23.1
YoY wage change index

350 Construction Firms in Kenosha

350
Establishments
+100.0% YoY
2,212
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$69,329
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY
0.57
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Kenosha vs Wisconsin Statewide

How this metro's construction market compares to Wisconsin overall. The state ranks #1/51 for entry risk.

Measure Kenosha WI Statewide
Overall Score 35.3 Moderate 25.1 Low
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #66 of 342 metros #1 of 51 states

Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.

Other Industries in Kenosha

Information 25.4 Finance and Insurance 29.0 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 32.4 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 34.9 Other Services 35.1 Accommodation and Food Services 42.5 Healthcare and Social Assistance 44.4 Administrative and Support Services 46.4 Retail Trade 49.2

Construction in Other Wisconsin Metros

La Crosse-Onalaska 24.1 #16/342 Wausau 30.7 #43/342 Sheboygan 35.8 #69/342 Racine-Mount Pleasant 38.1 #87/342 Eau Claire 41.4 #117/342 Janesville-Beloit 44.4 #141/342 Green Bay 47.3 #166/342 Milwaukee-Waukesha 49.1 #179/342 Madison 52.1 #216/342 Fond du Lac 61.7 #296/342

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About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Kenosha's construction sector, the employment growth component (67.5) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.