At a Glance
Median Income
$70,938
$37,453 per capita
Home Value
$289,400
Zillow: $321,324
Median Rent
$1,365/mo
44.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
14.4% smoking rate
How Janesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Janesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Janesville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Janesville residents earn a median household income of $70,938 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,453. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 784 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Janesville is $289,400 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,324. Median rent is $1,365/month, with 44.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
12.1% of adults in Janesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Janesville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,447
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,938
Per Capita$37,453
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,471M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
Housing
A
Home Value$289,400
Rent$1,365
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$321,324
Housing Units1,208
Rent Burden44.3%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,258/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain13.0 in/yr
Elevation4,103 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Janesville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.