At a Glance
Median Income
$172,692
$95,848 per capita
Home Value
$994,700
Zillow: $1,077,364
Median Rent
$2,797/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
1,918/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.4%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.0%
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Genesee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Genesee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Genesee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Genesee residents earn a median household income of $172,692 , which is 130% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $95,848. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Genesee is $994,700 , 253% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,077,364. Median rent is $2,797/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Genesee reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,918/100K.
Education
73.4% of adults in Genesee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(118% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Genesee has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,826
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,692
Per Capita$95,848
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512
Housing
B
Home Value$994,700
Rent$2,797
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$1,077,364
Housing Units1,642
Rent Burden50.0%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property1,918/100K
Health
Obesity20.0%
Diabetes5.6%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death6,799/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,750 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.4%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+37.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Genesee was built in 1986.
32.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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