Here's what it costs to live in Janesville, Wisconsin, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, while the typical home is valued around $223,400. Households earn a median of $73,446 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$73,446
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,054
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$223,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$900
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$955
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,246
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,596
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
66,030
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
4
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$980
Per month
Avg Home Value
$208,575
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 53545 | — | $971 | $184,300 |
| ZIP 53546 | — | $1,030 | $198,600 |
| ZIP 53548 | — | $987 | $197,300 |
| ZIP 53563 | — | $932 | $254,100 |
January Avg
20°F
July Avg
72°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.7
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.4%
The cost of living index for Janesville is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Janesville is $1,054 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Janesville is $73,446 per year.
The median home value in Janesville is $223,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Janesville is not yet available.
Tax data for Wisconsin is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
