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Living in Janesville

Janesville, a city in the United States, had a population of 66,030 in July 2026. In July 2026, 41.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 358 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1928 sources

Population66,929people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,196EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent926.4EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.11%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,985offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 25% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.28µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Janesville?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,054 per month, while the median home value was US$223,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 67.3%, and the vacancy rate was 3.42% in July 2026.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Janesville recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1045
Utilities, 85 m² flat€165
Internet, 60 Mbps€77
Transport pass€52
Fitness club€39
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22

Supplemental estimate lane, not official statistics: Utilities, 85 m² flat, Private kindergarten, Transport pass, Fitness club, Internet, 60 Mbps. The others are published prices.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly39.18 EUR/month31 Dec 2023Numbeo - Cost of Living in Janesville (Wayback Machine capture 20230517032402)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited76.91 EUR/month31 Dec 2023Numbeo - Cost of Living in Janesville (Wayback Machine capture 20230517032402)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,045 EUR/month31 Dec 2023Numbeo - Cost of Living in Janesville (Wayback Machine capture 20230517032402)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan18Official · national market
Monthly transport pass52.24 EUR/month31 Dec 2023Numbeo - Cost of Living in Janesville (Wayback Machine capture 20230517032402)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home165.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2023Numbeo - Cost of Living in Janesville (Wayback Machine capture 20230517032402)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,054/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent41.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)3.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,438 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,116 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent926.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes1,041 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Janesville a good place to live?

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 41–59%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 39–59%
Family46%strong on family, weak on cost · range 37–55%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–55%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,535 of 66,929 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$73,446 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Janesville is 4.1%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income73,446 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband76.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet4.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,196 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,576 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate4.11 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Janesville?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,576 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,378of €2,810 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Transport
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,810
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,116
Public transport pass€52 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Janesville (Wayback Machine capture 20230517032402) · 2023-12-31− €52
Utilities, 85 m²€165 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Janesville (Wayback Machine capture 20230517032402) · 2023-12-31− €165
Internet€77 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Janesville (Wayback Machine capture 20230517032402) · 2023-12-31− €77
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Left over€1,378
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Janesville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Janesville. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher94.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools30 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents22.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents358 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,589 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Janesville when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesJanesville highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Janesville highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Janesville1,985
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,985 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents228.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes82 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21.86 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportJVL3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Janesville. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Janesville.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Janesville is 7.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.28 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202427Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -2.06 · Feb 0.222 · Mar 7 · Apr 14.39 · May 21.06 · Jun 26.61 · Jul 28.56 · Aug 27.61 · Sep 23.94 · Oct 16.5 · Nov 7.94 · Dec 0.833 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00470045 (AFTON - JANESVILLE WWTP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -11.33 · Feb -9.61 · Mar -3.67 · Apr 2.28 · May 8.89 · Jun 14.44 · Jul 16.5 · Aug 15.28 · Sep 10.56 · Oct 4.17 · Nov -1.94 · Dec -7.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00470045 (AFTON - JANESVILLE WWTP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -6.72 · Feb -4.72 · Mar 1.67 · Apr 8.33 · May 14.94 · Jun 20.5 · Jul 22.56 · Aug 21.44 · Sep 17.22 · Oct 10.33 · Nov 3 · Dec -3.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 41.4 · Feb 40.89 · Mar 52.32 · Apr 90.68 · May 103.9 · Jun 126.7 · Jul 106.4 · Aug 110.2 · Sep 94.74 · Oct 75.95 · Nov 59.18 · Dec 48.26 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00470045 (AFTON - JANESVILLE WWTP)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading167.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean10.08 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation806.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.8 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-2.44 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Cedar Rapids ±0.5 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Gatineau (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.2 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 2,535 is not 2.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.12 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents2,535 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population66,206 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density746 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population66,929 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Population covered by crime statistics66,624 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value223,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes67.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate65.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.57 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage74.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance5.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher27.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available94.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022351,559 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202217 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over33,359 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home9.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans82.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Janesville

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Milton as a Janesville alternative in the same region

11 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Unemployment: 0.9% Milton vs 4.1% Janesville−78%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 461 Milton vs 1,985 Janesville−77%
  • Nearest airport: 19.0 km Milton vs 7.0 km Janesville+171%
  • Foreign residents: 4.0% Milton vs 2.1% Janesville+89%
  • Residents: 6,024 Milton vs 66,929 Janesville−91%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,626 Milton vs €3,196 Janesville+13%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³ Milton vs 7.3 µg/m³ Janesville−18%

Eagan as a Janesville alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 409 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.2% Eagan vs 2.1% Janesville+190%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,503 Eagan vs €3,196 Janesville+41%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,383 Eagan vs €3,576 Janesville+23%
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €78 Eagan vs €165 Janesville−53%
  • Unemployment: 3.7% Eagan vs 4.1% Janesville−10%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Eagan vs 7.0 km Janesville+29%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,873 Eagan vs 1,985 Janesville−6%

Cities near Janesville

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Janesville?

The median gross salary is 3,576 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Janesville?

The unemployment rate is 4.11 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Janesville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.28 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Janesville?

Police recorded 1,985 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Janesville?

The published population is 66,929 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Janesville?

2,535 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Janesville a good place to live?

Janesville may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Janesville?

Milton, Edgerton, Beloit, South Beloit are near Janesville. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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