Summary
Rock County Public Health told the CDA the county has the sixth-highest eviction rate in Wisconsin, with one in five renters spending half their income on housing. They asked the city to align CDBG and HOME funds with the county's eviction-prevention and housing initiatives.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Housing costs in Janesville and Rock County are running 20–30% above the statewide index compared to 2012, while incomes have flattened.
Renters facing eviction and housing insecurity across Rock County.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Community Development Authority - Jul 15, 2026
Rock County Public Health told the CDA the county has the sixth-highest eviction rate in Wisconsin, with one in five renters spending half their income on housing. They asked the city to align CDBG and HOME funds with the county's eviction-prevention and housing initiatives.
GM/JATCO Redevelopment Advisory Board - May 27, 2026
Data shows an aging population (median age near 41), smaller households, and home values rising faster than incomes since 2012 — pointing toward demand for multifamily and smaller-unit housing rather than large single-family development.
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