Janesville is a moderately sized city located in Rock County on the Rock River in the rolling hills, rich fields and verdant woodlands of scenic south central Wisconsin. Janesville was founded in 1836 and has experienced steady growth and development ever since. Janesville’s long history of strong industry and economic success has helped turn the city into a major commercial and industrial center for the State-Line area.
Perhaps what Janesville is best known for is its abundance of beautiful parks and recreational areas. Handy boat launches, numerous ball fields, playgrounds, two public golf courses, tennis courts, over 2,300 acres of parkland and 25+ miles of paved bike trail are just some of the amenities enjoyed by Janesville residents.
From the time of its early settlement, residents of Janesville have been committed to excellence in commerce, education, recreation, and culture. For more than 150 years, the city known as Janesville has a proud tradition of excellence which ensures a high quality of life for those who live and work here. The economy is strong and all indicators predict a continuing growth trend for Janesville businesses and residents.
The School District of Janesville presently serves 10,644 students at eleven elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. In addition, there are 18 Pre-school education providers, two Montessori schools, two schools of higher education, and one school for the visually handicapped that serve city and area residents.
Janesville is a wonderful city, filled with cultural, recreational, educational, shopping and business opportunities. Whether you're here for a day or a lifetime, we welcome you to enjoy all that Janesville has to offer.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $140,351
Demographics
According to the 2000 census the city had a population of 59,498 with a population density 2,160.6 people per square mile i.e. 834.2 per square kilo meters.
Janesville has a total area of 28.1 square miles. Out of that 27.5 square miles is land and 0.6 square miles is water.The city is divided by the Rock River.
Elevation of Janesville is 858 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 53545, 53546, 53547 - Area code: 608
Weather
The climate is warm during summer when the temperature is 70 degrees and very cold during winter when the temperature is 20 degrees. The average maximum temperature will be 83.80 degrees Fahrenheit in July, the warmest month of the year and the average minimum temperature will be 8.60 degrees Fahrenheit in January, the coldest month of the year.
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the rolling hills, rich fields and verdant woodlands of scenic south central Wisconsin. Janesville was founded in 1836 and has experienced steady growth and development ever since. Janesville’s long history of strong industry and economic success has helped turn the city into a major commercial and industrial center for the State-Line area.