Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Geneseo is a small city in Illinois with a population of 6,577. Residents earn $65,226 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Geneseo receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Geneseo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Geneseo is $65,226, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Geneseo is $196,400, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $952 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Geneseo is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,576 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Geneseo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,226 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,263 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,616 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,020 |
| County GDP | $2,048M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 90 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,739 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.92% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $196,400 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $234,946 |
| Median List Price | $192,450 |
| Median List Price | $192,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $109 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $952 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,739 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.92% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Total Violent | 107.1/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 15.3/100K |
| 143% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 91.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,575.7/100K |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 183.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,392.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 651 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,396/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4513°N, 90.1548°W |
| County FIPS | 17073 |
Winner: Republican by 24.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,396/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |