At a Glance
Median Income
$142,612
$61,284 per capita
Home Value
$764,500
Zillow: $658,167
Median Rent
$1,713/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.3%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
8.2% smoking rate
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
4.2 / 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 $142,612 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,284. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Geneva is $764,500 , 171% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $658,167. Median rent is $1,713/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
60.3% of adults in Geneva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Geneva has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,200
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density1,594/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$142,612
Per Capita$61,284
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B+
Home Value$764,500
Rent$1,713
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$658,167
Housing Units961
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation447 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.3%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+23.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations95
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Geneva was built in 1979.
39.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.