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Janesville, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Bremer County County
Janesville, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Janesville a Good Place to Live?
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 2.1% (42% 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 $303,558. 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.
Safety & Crime
Janesville reports 544 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,492/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.