At a Glance
Median Income
$136,621
$70,240 per capita
Home Value
$415,800
Zillow: $520,948
Median Rent
$1,805/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.8%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Geneva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Geneva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Geneva a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Geneva residents earn a median household income of $136,621 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,240. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,855 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Geneva is $415,800 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,948. Median rent is $1,805/month, with 28.0% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Geneva reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 662/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
63.8% of adults in Geneva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Geneva has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population21,299
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density2,109/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,621
Per Capita$70,240
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$37,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$415,800
Rent$1,805
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$520,948
Housing Units8,397
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent73/100K
Property662/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary68/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation742 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.8%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+24.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Geneva was founded in 1835.
The median home in Geneva was built in 1986.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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