At a Glance
Median Income
$68,242
$35,041 per capita
Home Value
$140,300
Zillow: $212,521
Median Rent
$959/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
1,841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Geneva residents earn a median household income of $68,242 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,041. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 765 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Geneva is $140,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,521. Median rent is $959/month, with 25.9% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Geneva reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,841/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.1% of adults in Geneva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Geneva has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population12,573
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density2,986/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,242
Per Capita$35,041
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$2,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,300
Rent$959
Ownership49.2%
Zillow$212,521
Housing Units5,280
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property1,841/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary370/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation480 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Geneva was founded in 1793.
The median home in Geneva was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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