What are the schools like in Janesville, CA?

Janesville is served primarily by Janesville Union Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4:1.

What is the median household income in Janesville?

The median household income in Janesville, CA is $64,180 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Janesville, CA?

Janesville has an average high temperature of 42.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.5 inches.

Janesville, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Janesville, CA affordable or expensive?

Janesville's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Janesville is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $279,100 and the median rent is $1,367 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Janesville, CA?

Janesville has a violent crime rate of 454.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1141.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Janesville, CA a Good Place to Live?

Janesville is a small town of 2,641 in California, with a median household income of $64,180 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Janesville stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Janesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Janesville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.1

Janesville's overall cost of living index is 105.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Janesville costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Janesville, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$279,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,367	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,180	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Janesville's violent crime rate is 454.6 per 100,000 residents — 20% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

454.6 /100k

Property Crime

1141.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Janesville is served primarily by Janesville Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Janesville, CA	National Avg
School District	Janesville Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Janesville sees average highs of 42.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 24.4 inches of annual precipitation and 16.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Janesville, CA
Average High — January	42.7°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	24.4"
Annual Snowfall	16.5"

Demographics

Metric	Janesville, CA	National Avg
Population	2,641	—
Median Age	50.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	15.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Johnstonville, CA 7 mi Litchfield, CA 8 mi Susanville, CA 12 mi Milford, CA 12 mi Patton Village, CA 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Janesville

Janesville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

96114

Janesville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janesville, CA affordable or expensive?

Janesville's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Janesville roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $279,100 and median rent is $1,367/month.

What is the crime rate in Janesville, CA?

Janesville's violent crime rate is 454.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1141.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Janesville?

Public schools in Janesville are operated by Janesville Union Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Janesville, CA a good place to live?

Janesville, CA has a population of 2,641, a median household income of $64,180, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Janesville?

Janesville averages 42.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.4 inches with about 16.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Janesville?

Janesville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 96114.

What is the population of Janesville?

The population of Janesville, California is 2,641 with a median age of 50.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Janesville?

Key numbers for living in Janesville: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $279,100, median household income $64,180, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Janesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.