Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Janesville

Affordability in Janesville, WI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Janesville is $1,054 per month, against a median household income of $73,446 per year. About 33% of Janesville residents rent their homes, giving a sense of the local demand for rental housing.

Safety

According to the Janesville Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Janesville had a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Getting Around Janesville

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Janesville scores 52 (Somewhat Walkable), 25 for Transit (Some Transit), and 38 for Bikeability. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 25 public schools across 3 districts serve Janesville, including 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high schools. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Janesville

The median household income in Janesville is $73,446 and the median gross rent is $1,054 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing in the city is designed to serve renters whose incomes fall below area thresholds, making monthly costs significantly lower than the citywide median.

About 33% of Janesville residents rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, reflecting a city where both renting and owning are common choices.

Environment

All 7 affordable housing properties in Janesville have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD flood data.