At a Glance
Median Income
$79,343
$34,750 per capita
Home Value
$201,600
Zillow: $305,998
Median Rent
$1,004/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
940/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Genoa 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
Genoa residents earn a median household income of $79,343 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,750. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Genoa is $201,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,998. Median rent is $1,004/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Genoa reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 940/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Genoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Genoa has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,685
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density2,187/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,343
Per Capita$34,750
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,600
Rent$1,004
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$305,998
Housing Units1,967
Rent Burden22.3%
Crime
F
Violent154/100K
Property940/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault96/100K
Burglary58/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,935/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation838 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Genoa was founded in 1876.
The median home in Genoa was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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