Housing by town in Rock County, Wisconsin
Rock County, Wisconsin has 28 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,037 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $838 in 2015–2019 (+23.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Avon has the highest median gross rent ($1,398) and Orfordville the lowest ($388).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,037 (±$27)
- Households that rent
- 28.8%
- Median household income
- $75,673
- Places
- 28
Cities, towns and townships in Rock County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit | $1,066 | 40.6% | $62,663 | $156,500 | $2,454 |
| Clinton | $1,010 | 30.4% | $72,019 | $209,400 | $4,241 |
| Edgerton | $961 | 37.6% | $72,489 | $266,900 | $4,116 |
| Evansville | $1,093 | 31.4% | $81,149 | $276,400 | $5,018 |
| Footville | $757 | 20.9% | $68,571 | $160,800 | $3,302 |
| Janesville | $1,054 | 32.7% | $73,446 | $223,400 | $3,736 |
| Milton | $930 | 26.0% | $85,959 | $249,200 | $4,320 |
| Orfordville | $388 | 27.9% | $65,417 | $194,900 | $3,735 |
| Town of Avon | $1,398 | 22.2% | $91,653 | $248,000 | $3,098 |
| Town of Beloit | $1,033 | 19.2% | $79,662 | $219,000 | $3,174 |
| Town of Bradford | $538 | 11.4% | $115,833 | $344,100 | $4,408 |
| Town of Center (Rock County) | $1,196 | 12.2% | $112,222 | $349,100 | $4,553 |
| Town of Clinton (Rock County) | $1,328 | 9.5% | $97,500 | $298,600 | $4,471 |
| Town of Fulton | — | 0.9% | $101,336 | $343,700 | $4,649 |
| Town of Harmony (Rock County) | $1,292 | 3.2% | $122,852 | $357,800 | $4,621 |
| Town of Janesville | — | 2.1% | $102,660 | $369,000 | $4,485 |
| Town of Johnstown (Rock County) | $1,094 | 11.1% | $84,609 | $339,800 | $4,025 |
| Town of La Prairie | $1,044 | 19.4% | $80,781 | $289,300 | $4,458 |
| Town of Lima (Rock County) | $1,176 | 13.3% | $65,139 | $280,800 | $3,787 |
| Town of Magnolia | $875 | 8.2% | $71,250 | $216,800 | $3,421 |
| Town of Milton (Rock County) | $1,195 | 5.5% | $106,667 | $347,500 | $4,635 |
| Town of Newark | $1,250 | 8.9% | $95,667 | $335,900 | $3,798 |
| Town of Plymouth (Rock County) | $1,250 | 12.0% | $85,598 | $311,200 | $3,962 |
| Town of Porter | $963 | 10.7% | $95,833 | $439,000 | $5,134 |
| Town of Rock (Rock County) | $944 | 21.6% | $71,065 | $262,600 | $3,636 |
| Town of Spring Valley | $1,115 | 14.6% | $70,938 | $366,700 | $3,608 |
| Town of Turtle | $874 | 12.7% | $93,750 | $237,100 | $3,274 |
| Town of Union (Rock County) | $938 | 3.7% | $99,279 | $409,400 | $5,479 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,200 | $33,600 | $53,800 |
| 2 people | $23,050 | $38,400 | $61,450 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,200 | $69,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,000 | $76,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,850 | $82,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,700 | $89,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,550 | $95,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,400 | $101,400 |
How the places in Rock County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Rock County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 352 | 232 | 2,373 | 1,566 | 151,568 | 8 of 10 |
| 2024 | 298 | 197 | 2,346 | 1,548 | 151,544 | 7 of 10 |
| 2025 | 299 | 198 | 1,967 | 1,301 | 151,191 | 7 of 10 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Rock County recorded 299 violent and 1,967 property crimes, 198 and 1,301 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 95% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Rock County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville Police Department | 66,624 | 81 | 1,045 |
| Beloit Police Department | 36,611 | 158 | 697 |
| Rock County Sheriff's Office | 26,042 | 43 | 140 |
| Beloit Town Police Department | 7,949 | 11 | 52 |
| Evansville Police Department | 5,845 | 1 | 9 |
| Milton Police Department | 5,795 | 4 | 15 |
| Fulton Police Department | 3,684 | — | — |
| Milton Town Police Department | 3,128 | — | — |
| Clinton Police Department | 2,325 | 1 | 9 |
| Orfordville Police Department | 1,632 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Rock County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53511 | 48,701 | $1,057 | $173,500 | $67,067 | 34.1% |
| 53546 | 29,867 | $1,043 | $239,400 | $75,825 | 25.5% |
| 53545 | 24,703 | $1,062 | $220,700 | $73,889 | 35.3% |
| 53548 | 19,916 | $1,045 | $234,900 | $76,869 | 30.1% |
| 53534 | 12,241 | $993 | $294,900 | $89,045 | 21.9% |
| 53563 | 11,280 | $948 | $293,800 | $89,528 | 15.4% |
| 53536 | 9,547 | $1,081 | $304,900 | $87,667 | 22.5% |
| 53520 | 6,687 | $769 | $222,600 | $75,205 | 24.1% |
| 53525 | 4,066 | $943 | $248,100 | $79,323 | 21.9% |
| 53576 | 2,131 | — | $225,000 | $63,750 | 25.0% |
| 53537 | 752 | $757 | $155,100 | $59,821 | 22.9% |
| 53505 | 358 | $931 | $300,000 | $91,500 | 14.6% |
| 53501 | 165 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Rock County
What is the crime rate in Rock County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Rock County recorded 198 violent and 1,301 property crimes per 100,000 residents (299 violent and 1,967 property crimes in all).
Which place in Rock County has the highest rent?
the Town of Avon has the highest median gross rent, $1,398 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Rock County has the lowest rent?
Orfordville has the lowest median gross rent, $388 (±$330) a month.
What is the median rent in Rock County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Rock County is $1,037 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Janesville-Beloit, WI MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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