Census ACS · #271 MSA
Janesville Metro Area
The Janesville-Beloit, Wi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 163,944 residents. The median household income is $74,390 and the median home value is $215,900.
163,944
Population
228
People / sq mi
$74,390
Median Income
$215,900
Median Home Value
The Janesville CBSA covers 718 sq mi of land at 228.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$74,390
Median Household Income
$37,428
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Janesville metro's price level is 93.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 6.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $74,390 has the buying power of $79,389 in average-priced US metros.
93.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$79,389
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$74,390
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$215,900
Median Home Value
$1,019
Median Rent
70.6%
Homeownership
Education
92.6%
High School+
25.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
8.2%
Work From Home
23.6 min
Avg Commute
24.5%
Foreign Born
Janesville spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Janesville-Beloit, Wi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 163,944 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #271 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Janesville metro area is $74,390, with a per capita income of $37,428.
The Janesville-Beloit, Wi CBSA spans the state of Wisconsin.
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Data for the Janesville-Beloit, Wi CBSA (27500) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.