At a Glance
Median Income
$71,664
$36,639 per capita
Home Value
$209,700
Zillow: $298,166
Median Rent
$1,037/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
1,855/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
15.0% 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
3.3 / 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 $71,664 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,639. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,943 business establishments, including 389 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Janesville is $209,700 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,166. Median rent is $1,037/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Janesville reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,855/100K. The murder rate is 4.5/100K.
Education
26.9% of adults in Janesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Janesville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population65,813
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,900/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,664
Per Capita$36,639
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$10,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,700
Rent$1,037
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$298,166
Housing Units28,850
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property1,855/100K
Murder4.5/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary116/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation863 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Janesville was founded in 1853.
The median home in Janesville was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 389 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.