Geneseo, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,577 Population 1,396/sq mi density
$65,226 Median Income $41,263 per capita
$196,400 Home Value $250,348 Zillow
$952 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
92 Violent Crime/100K 874 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,226 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,400 home value, $952/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Geneseo, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,226
13% below
$41,263 per capita
Home Value
$196,400
30% below
Zillow: $250,348
Median Rent
$952/mo
18% below
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
76% below
874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
1% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Geneseo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Geneseo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
70%
Rent
82%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Geneseo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Geneseo residents earn a median household income of $65,226 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,263. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Geneseo is $196,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,348. Median rent is $952/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Geneseo reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 874/100K.

Education

33.4% of adults in Geneseo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Geneseo has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,577
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density1,396/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,226
Per Capita$41,263
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,400
Rent$952
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$250,348
Housing Units3,308
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

F
Violent92/100K
Property874/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation651 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Geneseo was founded in 1836.
The median home in Geneseo was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.