Janesville, Wisconsin

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  1. Overview - Life In Janesville
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Janesville
  3. Crime In Janesville
  4. Cost of Living In Janesville
  5. Gender In Janesville
  6. Household Income For Janesville
  7. Education In Janesville
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Janesville
About Janesville, Wisconsin
Is Janesville, Wisconsin a good place to live?
Janesville is a city in Wisconsin state in USA with a population of 64415 residents.. The poverty rate of Janesville is 11.3%, which is 19% lower than national average. The typical household in Janesville earns $55914 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 45.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Janesville, only 93% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Janesville remained 4.6%, which is 2% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Janesville, only 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 35% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Janesville is 91, which is 9% lower than national average. Median home value in Janesville is $151400 , which is 34% lower than national average. While median income in Janesville remained $55914, which is 17% lower than national average.
Population
64415
Unemployment
4.6%
2% NAT AVG.
Poverty
11.3%
19% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8
Median Home
$151400
34% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$55914
17% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$874
25% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
91
9% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 9
Unemployed People
1 in 22
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 22
People Earning < $50,000
45.2%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.5
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.7
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs70%

Housing70%

Affordability80%

Safety60%

Amenities90%

Diversity60%

Education80%

Commute85%

Is Janesville, Wisconsin safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Janesville, Wisconsin is 1% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Janesville is 42% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Janesville is 10% higher than national average. You have 1 in 444 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 46 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
1537
Violent : 145
Property : 1392
Total Crime
1% NAT. AVG.
31% STATE AVG.
2376.2 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
42% NAT. AVG.
31% STATE AVG.
224.2 (per 100k)
Property Crime
10% NAT. AVG.
45% STATE AVG.
2152.1 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Janesville
Violent crime
1 in 444
Property crime
1 in 46
Robbery
1 in 1789
Burglary
1 in 474
Assault
1 in 870
Car Theft
1 in 1150
Janesville : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Wisconsin 18 18 19 17 38
In USA 1225 1152 1388 938 1505
Janesville : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Wisconsin 27 9 11 42 22
In USA 1331 271 617 1466 797

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Janesville
Wisconsin
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 145 224.2 323.37 387.8
Murder 4 6.2 5.28 6.5
Robbery 36 55.7 52.82 73.9
Assault 74 114.4 230.63 279.7
Rape 31 47.9 34.63 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Janesville
 Wisconsin
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 1392 2152.1 1485.67 1,958.2
Burglary 136 210.3 218.49 314.2
Larceny 1200 1855.2 1106.13 1,398
Car Theft 56 86.6 161.04 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Janesville Wisconsin National Avg.
Services 94 97 100
Groceries 95 100 100
Health 110 111 100
Housing 74 87 100
Transportation 107 95 100
Utilities 87 98 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Janesville Wisconsin Country
Female 51.5% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 48.5% 49.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Janesville Wisconsin Country
Less than $10,000 4.6% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15% 13% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.2% 18.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13% 16.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.2% 5.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Janesville Wisconsin Country
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 33% 30% 27.0%
Other College 23% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Janesville Wisconsin Country
White 87.5% 80.6% 60.1%
African American 2.6% 6.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 2.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.4% 2.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 5.8% 7% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity