Janesville, Wisconsin Real Estate

Janesville, Wisconsin is a city in Rock County with a population of just over 60,000 people. Known as the “City of Parks,” Janesville has one of the highest parkland acreages per capita in Wisconsin. Aside from its scenic natural attractions, Janesville has much to offer to anyone looking to raise a family; it’s a great community in which to live, work and play.

Janesville has a vibrant business culture, with many prominent companies headquartered in town. Companies like Mercy Health System, Blain’s Farm & Fleet and Woodman’s Food Market call Janesville home. The city is very conducive to economic development. Its “Speed to Market” initiative speaks to its commitment in assisting business growth through providing efficient services to those looking to start a business.

The city of Janesville also has an excellent primary education system, which has consistently surpassed state graduation rates for the last many years. It provides its students with access to college preparatory and language classes, which is not often available at other schools. Janesville also has many opportunities in the area of secondary education – Blackhawk Technical College and UW-Rock County are located within the city limits. Located nearby are UW-Madison, Beloit College and UW-Whitewater.

Janesville’s architectural climate is something spectacular. Twenty percent of Wisconsin’s buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places can be found in Janesville. The city’s downtown area is an amalgam of historic architectural buildings and modern shops and store fronts.
Janesville’s nickname, “City of Parks,” isn’t an anomaly. The city has a 2,500 acre park system, which includes 53 parks, boat launches, golf courses and nature trails. The two golf courses in Janesville include the Riverside Golf Course, an 18-hole course, and Blackhawk Golf Course, a nine-hole course. Riverside has repeatedly been given 3+ star ratings from Golf Digest. Janesville also has a public, internationally-themed botanical garden at Rotary Gardens. It’s a 20-acre non-profit botanic garden home to many dramatic and themed gardens, including Japanese, Scottish, French Formal, Italian and English Cottage Gardens.

Other entertainment options in Janesville include the Armory Dinner Theatre, Janesville Jets Hockey and the Janesville Performing Arts Center. The Armory is a historical building in downtown Janesville offering three distinct dining and entertainment experiences. The Janesville Jets are an expansion team in the North American Hockey League. You can see Jets hockey action at the Janesville Ice Arena. The Janesville Performing Arts Center offers performances and events produced by 15 local non-profit arts groups. The center has a 633-seat theatre, lobby and art gallery. Each year, the center hosts over 100 public and private events. Some of the performances include musicals, symphony, dance, concerts, comedic and dramatic theatre, educational programs and more. To find out more, visit the center’s website.

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