At a Glance
Median Income
$64,234
$34,295 per capita
Home Value
$135,000
Zillow: $197,809
Median Rent
$926/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
750/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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
3.1 / 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 $64,234 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,295. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 1,092 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Genoa is $135,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,809. Median rent is $926/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Genoa reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 750/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Genoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Genoa has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,011
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,026/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,234
Per Capita$34,295
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,000
Rent$926
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$197,809
Housing Units893
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property750/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation626 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Genoa was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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