At a Glance
Median Income
$125,952
$64,030 per capita
Home Value
$1,040,700
Zillow: $1,143,186
Violent Crime
488/100K
2,892/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.2%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°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)
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 $125,952 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,030. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,092 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Genoa is $1,040,700 , 269% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,143,186. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Genoa reports 488 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,892/100K.
Education
57.2% of adults in Genoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Genoa has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,231
Median Age62.9 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,952
Per Capita$64,030
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$5,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,329
Housing
D
Home Value$1,040,700
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$1,143,186
Housing Units625
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent488/100K
Property2,892/100K
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death10,864/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,668 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.2%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+26.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Genoa was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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