Janesville, WI

Metro area in Wisconsin · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +3.7%

Median Home Value

$277,504

↑ +6.9%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,219/mo

↑ +5.9%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.3%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+48.7%

Income Needed to Buy

$75,261

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

453

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

19

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.7%

3 Months

↑ +1.6%

12 Months

↑ +3.7%

5-Year Price Trend

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