At a Glance
Median Income
$88,958
$36,369 per capita
Home Value
$230,900
Zillow: $311,884
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
14.5% smoking rate
How Genoa City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Genoa City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Genoa City 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
Genoa City residents earn a median household income of $88,958 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,369. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Genoa City is $230,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,884. Median rent is $1,128/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
23.0% of adults in Genoa City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Genoa City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,967
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,120/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,958
Per Capita$36,369
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,900
Rent$1,128
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$311,884
Housing Units1,203
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation880 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Genoa City was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.