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Beloit, Wisconsin

city · Rock County

At a glance

36,534
Population
$156,500
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$211,287
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,066/mo
Median rent
21% below U.S. median
$62,663
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
22.8 min
Average commute
88.1%
Homes with broadband
25.89%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost18% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Beloit College 4-year
First Class Cosmetology School Certificates
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates86.3%
College graduates17.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Greater Beloit Works
The GBEDC's mission is to foster investment and job growth in the Greater Beloit Region, thereby improving the quality of life, educational attainment, housing availability, and prosperity for all. The organization states that it believes in the power of partnerships to serve its businesses, workforce, and residents.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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