B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A-
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Population
63,799

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$128,600
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$749
National
$928
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%

Janesville Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    168
    0
  • Murder
    0
    0
  • Rape
    20
    41
  • Robbery
    39
    0
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    435
    1
  • Theft
    2,462
    2,081
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    86
    0

Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$49,001
National
$53,889
Children
20%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
  • Colleges
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Janesville Reviews

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I like Janesville. It is close to shopping. Great midway point for commuting to other cities such as Madison, Rockford, and Chicago. Good schools and low crime. Many family friendly activities, great parks, and a fantastic library!
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Janesville is a friendly family city with good schools. It's a safe place to raise a family. Currently, the city is working hard on revitalizing it's downtown in an effort to appeal to more white collar professionals. Great shops and a river walk are being implemented along with a festival square!
Janesville is a very open and wonderful community. I moved here as a 6th grader and loved it immediately! The people are very welcoming and kind. The streets are clean, and the city provides many different activities in which are available to the public. These activities bring the community together and I believe that is super important.