Janesville, WI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Janesville's Demographic Profile

Janesville has 27,136 households and a median income of $65,833, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 65,041
# Households 27,136
Median age 41
Median household income $65,833
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,198
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Janesville $107 7,230 SF 6.05%
Stoughton $91 64,250 SF 7.47%
Fort Atkinson $69 71,051 SF 12.25%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Janesville $341 29,618 SF
Beloit $126 12,640 SF
South Beloit $92 8,680 SF
Rockton $92 8,125 SF
Roscoe $88 14,814 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Janesville

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

1944 Center Ave

Janesville, WI 53546

  • 5,075 SF Retail Building
  • 8.72% Cap Rate
  • $544,725
For Sale

824 W Delavan Dr

Janesville, WI 53546

  • 12,492 SF Industrial Building
  • 6.05% Cap Rate
  • $595,500
For Sale

Fully Leased Single Tenant Investment

Janesville, WI 53545

  • 9,000 SF Industrial Building
  • 7.08% Cap Rate
  • $849,000
For Sale

Single/Mutli Family Development Land

Janesville, WI 53548

  • 9.23 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $437,500
For Sale

Freestanding Professional Office Building

Janesville, WI 53546

  • 2,606 SF Retail Building
  • $698,000
For Sale

Creston Park Mall

Janesville, WI 53545

  • 73,471 SF Retail Building
  • 10.14% Cap Rate
  • $6,300,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Janesville pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Janesville $213 22,163 SF
Milton $215 4,972 SF
Beloit $140 32,648 SF
Clinton $35 140,000 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Janesville alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Janesville or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Janesville 65,041 27,136 41 $65,833 2 9,198 1%
Milton 5,854 2,398 42 $76,671 2 686 1%
Beloit 37,167 14,341 37 $58,206 2 6,152 1%
Edgerton 5,830 2,482 40 $68,733 2 878 1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Janesville, WI and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Janesville

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Is Janesville a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Janesville offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Janesville?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Janesville. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Janesville?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Janesville. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Janesville compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Janesville. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Janesville acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Janesville, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.