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SPOTLIGHT ON JANESVILLEWELCOME TO JANESVILLE, WISCONSINJanesville is the county seat of Rock County, Wisconsin. This city of roughly 64,000 people straddles the Rock River as it weavesthrough southern Wisconsin. Janesville boasts a number of parks including an arboretum, botanical garden, and many historical sites.Residents of Janesville enjoy a small town lifestyle with living expenses less expensive than both the state and national averages.ContentsClimate and Geography02Cost of Living and Transportation03Sports and Outdoor Activities04Shopping and Dining05Schools and Education06GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON JANESVILLE l 01
SPOTLIGHT ON JANESVILLECLIMATEThe climate of Janesville is classified ashumid continental with all four seasonsdistinctly represented by wet, cool springs,warm and humid summers, and pleasantlyJanesville, WI Climate Graphmild autumns, and cold winters. As expectedfor Wisconsin, winters can be very cold andbring a sizable amount of snow. The airquality index of Janesville is 23% better thanthe national average and the pollution indexis 77% better than the national average.Average High/Low TemperaturesLow / HighJanuary11oF / 28oFJuly61oF / 83oFAverage PrecipitationRain35 in.Snow36 in.GEOGRAPHYJanesville is located in southern Wisconsin, just northof the border with Illinois. The city is known for itsabundance of greenery and has the slogan of “Wisconsin’sPark Place.” The Rock River runs right through the centerof the Janesville. Janesville is roughly 77 miles southwestof Milwaukee and about 40 miles southeast of Wisconsin’scapital of Madison.GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON JANESVILLE l 02
SPOTLIGHT ON JANESVILLECOST OF LIVINGIn Janesville the cost of living is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average and 7% lower than the U.S. average. The median home priceis 129,200, which is 26% less than the national average, and the average monthly rent is 920, which is 19% below the nationalaverage. Both are less expensive than the averages for Wisconsin. The costs for goods and services, groceries, and transportation areall below the national averages. However, healthcare and utility averages are more expensive.Key MetricsAvg. Cost of LivingCost of HousingHealth Costs-7%-24% 9%% above or below national averageTRANSPORTATIONHighwaysInterstate HighwaysI-90US HighwaysUS-14, US-51State Highways11, 26AirportsSouthern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL)General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)73 miles awayDepartment of Motor Vehicles645 S. Wright RoadJanesville, WI 53546wisconsindot.govGLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON JANESVILLE l 03
SPOTLIGHT ON JANESVILLELIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENTJanesville is a city full of greenery. Residents enjoy strolling through the beautiful arboretum and botanical gardens. Adventurerscan tackle more difficult trails and scale cliffs in some of the city’s parks. Janesville is also replete with historical homes, splendidlypreserved and open to the public as museums. The annual Renaissance Faire is held in Janesville in Traxler Park. Sports fans canwatch the Rock Aqua Jays - the most successful water ski team in the world - and the Janesville Jets - an expansion team in the NorthAmerican Hockey League.OUTDOORS & ADVENTUREParks & TrailsFun on the WaterAttractionsDiscover MorePalmer ParkLions BeachLincoln-Tallman Houseforwardjanesville.comRockport ParkRiverside ParkRobert O. Cook Arboretumjanesvillecvb.comTraxler ParkRock RiverRotary Botanical Gardentravelwisconsin.comGLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON JANESVILLE l 04
SPOTLIGHT ON JANESVILLESHOPPING & DININGFantastic FlavorsShopping at Its FinestJanesville has a vast variety of restaurants representingThere are plenty of options for shoppers in Janesville.flavors from all around the globe. Diners can enjoyFrom locally-owned boutique shops downtown to outletChinese, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Thai, and othercenters at the city limits. However, it is all anchored bycuisines. However, the favorite seems to be goodthe Janesville Mall. This indoor mall is home to more thanold American burgers and bar food. Milwaukee Grill,68 merchants including small specialty shops, as well aswhich offers an extensive menu of appetizers, salads,national chains like Boston Store, Kohls, and Sears.sandwiches, and entrées, was voted the city’s bestrestaurant.ART & CULTUREJanesville is home to a wide array of theaters,museums, and galleries, as well as festivals andhistoric sites.Theaters:lJanesville Little TheaterlJanesville Performing Arts CenterlStage OnelThe ArmoryMuseums & Galleries:lHelen Jeffris Wood MuseumlMilton House MuseumlRock County Historical SocietylWilson King Stone House MuseumGLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON JANESVILLE l 05
SPOTLIGHT ON JANESVILLEEDUCATION IN JANESVILLE, WINotable Colleges & UniversitiesElementary & High SchoolAcademy of CosmetologyJanesville, WIJanesville School DistrictSchoolsThere are 20 public schools in Janesville. TheBeloit Collegestudent:teacher ratio is 13:1 which is better thanBeloit, WIthe 16:1 national average. Test scores in Janesvilleare 11% higher than the national average.Blackhawk Technical CollegeJanesville Educational AttainmentJanesville, WIUniversity of Wisconsin - Rock CountyJanesville, WIHigh School Graduates or higher86%Bachelor’s Degree or higher22%Contact527 S. Franklin StreetJanesville, WI 53548(608) 743-5000 l janesville.k12.wi.usCONNECT WITH GMSFounded in 1987, Global Mobility Solution is a global corporate relocation services company that specializes in workforce mobility.The company’s corporate relocation services include global assignment management, domestic relocation management, and a rangeof pre-decision solutions. Global Mobility Solutions is a back-to-back-to-back winner of the HRO Today 2014, 2015, and 2016 “Baker’sDozen” customer satisfaction surveys.Online ResourcesPhone & Emailwww.gmsmobility.com 1-800-617-1904LinkedIn: Global Mobility Solutionsinfo@gmsmobility.comBaker’s DozenCustomer Satisfaction RatingsRELOCATION2016 WinnerGLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON JANESVILLE l 06
Academy of Cosmetology Janesville, WI Beloit College Beloit, WI Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI University of Wisconsin - Rock County Janesville, WI Notable Colleges & Universities Janesville School District Elementary & High School Schools There are 20 public schools in Janesvill
