Janesville-Beloit, WI

Janesville, Wisconsin is located on the Rock River and home to around 63,000 people. The city is renowned for its strong economy with prominent employers such as the Hershey Chocolate Company, Mercy Health System and Parker Hannifin Corporation providing ample job opportunities. Visitors can explore attractions like Rotary Botanical Gardens or take a stroll along the Janesville Riverwalk. With its diverse range of activities and amenities, Janesville is an ideal place for families or travelers looking for an exciting destination. Small-town complex - Extreme south-central Wisconsin at the Illinois border.

State: Wisconsin
County: Rock
Metro Area: Janesville-Beloit Metro Area
City: Janesville, Beloit, 25 total

Zip Codes: 53511, 53546, 53545, 53548, 53534, 53563, 53536, 53525, 53576, 53537, 12 total
Cost of Living: -17.2% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 803 ft above sea level

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Pros
Small-town atmosphere
Attractive setting
Close to Chicago

Cons
Cold winters
Economic cycles
Arts and culture

What Bert Has To Say About Janesville-Beloit Metro Area

Janesville and its smaller satellite city of Beloit are located about 15 miles apart in extreme south-central Wisconsin, with Beloit abutting the Illinois border. Both are small industrial towns with a large General Motors plant in Janesville and a variety of businesses, notably food processing and distribution, in Beloit. The GM plant is tied to pickup truck and SUV products. Predictably, the strong auto industry ties give the area a cyclical economy overall.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Janesville-Beloit Metro Area is 5.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Janesville-Beloit Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Janesville-Beloit Metro Area's cost of living is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Janesville-Beloit Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, August and September are the most pleasant months in the Janesville-Beloit metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Janesville-Beloit metro area remained strongly Democratic, 54.7% to 43.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Janesville-Beloit Metro Area's population is 163,522 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 0.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Janesville-Beloit Metro Area is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 16.2%.

SCHOOLS

Janesville-Beloit Metro Area public schools spend $12,797 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.3 students per teacher in Janesville-Beloit Metro Area. More Education

Janesville-Beloit Rankings

#27	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
#67	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
#131	2005 Best Places to Live
#205	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in Janesville-Beloit

It's a good time to buy in Janesville-Beloit. Home Appreciation is up 16.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Janesville-Beloit is .

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ZIP CODES IN JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI

53511, 53546, 53545, 53548, 53534, 53563, 53536, 53525, 53576, 53537, 12 total

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