Janesville, IA

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Population
1,052
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
901 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$221,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$717/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$103,542
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Janesville sits right along the Cedar River, just a short drive north of Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Founded in 1849 and named after its founder's wife, Jane, it is a quiet, tight-knit community of around a thousand residents. Residents enjoy easy access to river parks, a respected local school district, and friendly neighborhood streets, all while staying minutes away from Cedar Valley jobs and shopping. It makes for an easygoing, comfortable spot to settle down without losing touch with city conveniences.

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