More than 15 years after Janesville suffered a significant economic setback, the city is resurging with a newly invigorated downtown community. "After the General Motors plant closed at the end of 2008, the downtown was still suffering with big box stores opening in the suburbs,” says Paul Williams, a Janesville City Council member speaking of the plant closing that put 3,000 people out of work. “Over the past ten years, new trendy businesses have opened and attracted a younger group of people. It’s a diverse mix of people there.” The revitalization includes sprucing up old buildings that now house restaurants and locally owned stores and boutiques.
Enjoy the local art in Downtown Janesville.
Locally owned shops can be found all around Downtown Janesville.
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Activities around downtown Janesville
From June through August, on Tuesday evenings, Courthouse Park is the site for Music at the Marv, a summer concert series at the Marvin Roth Community Pavilion on the west end of the park near Main Street. The pavilion has amphitheater-style seating that accommodates about 300 people. The park has 3 acres with walking paths and small green spaces. Someone could be in the grassy area outside of the pavilion and would be able to hear the performance. Chief David Moore Playground is a small corner park at the intersection of Franklin Street and Laurel Avenue. The Ice Age Trail, which covers a lot of Janesville and goes throughout the state, follows the Rock River on the west side. The trail is named because it follows the path of a glacier that covered the area about 12,000 years ago. The trail covers more than 1,000 miles as it crisscrosses the state. Janesville Town Square hosts the Janesville Farmers Market, which runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays from May through October. The town square also has The Bubbler, an interactive splash pad for hot summer days. Since winter gets cold, there are indoor activities downtown, including catching a comedy show, concert or theater performance at the Janesville Performing Arts Center.
Courthouse Park in Janesville offers plenty of shade on hot days.
Cross the bridge at the Town Square Pavilion to do some shopping in Downtown Janesville.
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Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in an 1865 building
One of the examples of breathing new life into an old building is the 1865 Italianate three-story structure that houses Genisa Wine Bar. On the lower level is the Italian restaurant and wine bar. The levels above that are spaces that can be rented for private parties and an overnight stay. Lark rotates their menu seasonally and sells some of the ingredients used in their dishes at Lark Market, a nearby gourmet grocery store. There are shopping options downtown, including the Bodacious Shops, which may be best described as a min-mall that includes a kitchen supply store, a coffee shop, a store that sells olive oil, and a private event space that can be rented out. Large grocery stores are a short drive north with a Woodman's Food Market and Schnucks within 3 miles.
Genisa Wine Bar is a staple of the community in Downtown Janesville.
The Genisa Wine Bar is the perfect place to meet with friends or family in Downtown Janesville.
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Houses on both sides of the Rock River
The neighborhood has houses on both sides of the Rock River. Some were built in the late 1800s and are colonial and Victorian. Early to mid-20th-century designs include National Folk and Cape Cod. Prices range from $100,000 to $300,000. Milwaukee and Court Streets have sidewalks, allowing people to walk safely to downtown events. The Walk Score website scores the neighborhood 89 out of 100, making it very walkable. Apartments, offices and retail stores make about three-fourths of the property mix downtown.
Rows of historic victorian style homes can be found throughout Downtown Janesville.
Craftsman style homes with covered porches are common throughout Downtown Janesville.
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School days at the School District of Janesville
Children in the Downtown Janesville neighborhood, especially those on the east side of the Rock River, could attend Roosevelt Elementary School, which is rated an A-minus on Niche. Franklin Middle School is on the west side of the river and gets a B-minus grade. Parker High School is rated a B-minus on Niche, and students can take various arts courses, including musical theatre and voice. A private school option is the K-8 Saint Mary School, connected to Nativity of Mary Catholic Church.
Roosevelt Elementary School in Janesville serves grades K-5.
Franklin Middle School in Janesville offers a gifted program for students.
Parker High School in Janesville was founded in 1968.
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Nativity of Mary Catholic Church
Churches in the neighborhood include Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, built in 1901. “Bells chime on the hour, and the steeple lights up at night,” says Carole Larson, the owner of the Guardian Angel Bed & Breakfast near the church. Another historic building is the First Congregational United Church of Christ, which traces its origins to 1845, with the building being completed in 1850. Abraham Lincoln visited the church to worship in 1859.
Historic churches can be found all throughout Downtown Janesville.
Mature trees fill the streets of Downtown Janesville.
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Opportunity to catch the Janesville Transit System
Public transportation is available from the Janesville Transit System, with stops on Court Street on both sides of the river, as well as Jackson Street and Main Street in the heart of downtown. The nearest medical center is about a mile north at the Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center. It’s a 2-mile trip on Racine Street to get to Interstate 90.
Enjoy the convenience of public transportation throughout Downtown Janesville.
Locally owned shops can be found all around Downtown Janesville.
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Parks in this Area
Courthouse Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
58 min drive
Bus
E. Milwaukee Street & Bridge
Bus
S Main & E Holmes (Hedberg Public Library)
Bus
E Court St Temporary Stop
Bus
Downtown Transfer Center
Bus
Centerway & N River
Bus
E Court & Parker Pl (Courthouse)
Bus
E Court & S Main
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Janesville
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Janesville, Janesville sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Janesville, Janesville over the last 12 months is $202,000, up 52% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Experience fine living at Riverplace Senior Apartments for those who are 55 and better. River Place Boasts gorgeous view of the Rock River in downtown Janesville. Enjoy the Riverwalk, along with many shops, restaurants and events . Relax in our beautiful community room with neighbors, or have your family get togethers. Weekly activities include Bingo, card games, coffee hours, and monthly
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,321
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$27,692
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,220
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.4%
College Graduates
25%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
% Population in Labor Force
57.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
90/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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