At a Glance
Median Income
$48,357
$29,046 per capita
Home Value
$138,900
Zillow: $199,531
Median Rent
$821/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
250/100K
1,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°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?
B
3.0 / 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 $48,357 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,046. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,250 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Geneva is $138,900 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,531. Median rent is $821/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Geneva reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,848/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Geneva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Geneva has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,912
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,478/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,357
Per Capita$29,046
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$4,396M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,900
Rent$821
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$199,531
Housing Units2,482
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent250/100K
Property1,848/100K
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,961/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation679 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Geneva was founded in 1805.
The median home in Geneva was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Northeast Ohio Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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