Janesville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Bremer County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,012 Population 728/sq mi density
$84,231 Median Income $37,851 per capita
$214,700 Home Value $318,566 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$84,231 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,700 home value, $625/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Janesville, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,231
12% above
$37,851 per capita
Home Value
$214,700
24% below
Zillow: $318,566
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
112%
Home Value
76%
Rent
54%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Janesville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Janesville residents earn a median household income of $84,231 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,851. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 749 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Janesville is $214,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,566. Median rent is $625/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

25.8% of adults in Janesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Janesville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,012
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,231
Per Capita$37,851
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,700
Rent$625
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$318,566
Housing Units442
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,009/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation908 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Janesville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.