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.
Median Household Income
$73,446
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,054
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$223,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$900
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$955
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,246
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,596
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$922
Per month
Avg Home Value
$251,225
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Janesville?
The cost of living index for Janesville is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Janesville?
The median gross rent in Janesville is $1,054 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Janesville?
The median household income in Janesville is $73,446 per year.
What is the median home value in Janesville?
The median home value in Janesville is $223,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Janesville?
Air quality data for Janesville is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Janesville?
Tax data for Wisconsin is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
