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Genoa, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Washington County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
179 Population 577/sq mi density
$51,750 Median Income $33,298 per capita
$164,100 Home Value $234,385 Zillow
$888 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
216 Violent Crime/100K 378 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$164,100 home value, $888/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Genoa, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,750
31% below
$33,298 per capita
Home Value
$164,100
42% below
Zillow: $234,385
Median Rent
$888/mo
24% below
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
216/100K
43% below
378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Genoa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Genoa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
58%
Rent
76%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Genoa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Genoa residents earn a median household income of $51,750 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,298. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Genoa is $164,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,385. Median rent is $888/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Genoa reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 378/100K.

Education

24.3% of adults in Genoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Genoa has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population179
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,750
Per Capita$33,298
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$188M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,100
Rent$888
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$234,385
Housing Units108
Rent Burden35.0%

Crime

F
Violent216/100K
Property378/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,599 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Genoa was built in 1950.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.