At a Glance
Median Income
$44,830
$21,773 per capita
Home Value
$207,700
Zillow: $155,016
Median Rent
$949/mo
39.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
839/100K
4,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Geneseo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $44,830 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,773. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,495 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Geneseo is $207,700 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,016. Median rent is $949/month, with 39.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Geneseo reports 839 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 121% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,210/100K.
Education
50.2% of adults in Geneseo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Geneseo has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,700
Median Age21.3 yrs
Density2,702/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,830
Per Capita$21,773
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$3,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A
Home Value$207,700
Rent$949
Ownership41.9%
Zillow$155,016
Housing Units2,148
Rent Burden39.7%
Crime
F
Violent839/100K
Property4,210/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation823 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+29.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Geneseo was founded in 1789.
The median home in Geneseo was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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