Living in Genesee, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Genesee · Census data 2020–2024
Genesee has 3,778 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $186,667 (96% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $1,032,700, the median rent is $2,819/month.
Genesee at a glance
- Population
- 3,778
- Median age
- 53.3State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $186,667State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $1,032,700State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,819/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Genesee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 96% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 91% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Genesee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Genesee the median home value is $1,032,700, 210% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,819 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,667 a month in housing costs.
Genesee median household income
The median household income in Genesee is $186,667 and the income per person is $107,628. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Genesee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,648
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.36
Genesee demographics
- Population
- 3,778
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 1,598
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Genesee ›
Education in Genesee
76.7% of adults 25 and older in Genesee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 40.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Genesee
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 37.4%
- Drive alone
- 56.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Genesee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee | 3,778 | $186,667 | $1,032,700 | $2,819 |
| Kittredge | 812 | $222,500 | $744,000 | — |
| Indian Hills | 986 | $178,980 | $789,200 | — |
| Golden | 20,417 | $98,582 | $837,700 | $1,953 |
| Evergreen | 8,602 | $150,417 | $829,400 | $1,959 |
| Morrison | 412 | $122,083 | $875,000 | $1,700 |
| West Pleasant View | 5,051 | $95,817 | $489,400 | $1,966 |
| Applewood | 8,350 | $130,545 | $785,900 | $2,211 |
| East Pleasant View | 832 | $106,920 | $485,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Genesee, CO?
The median household income in Genesee is $186,667, 96% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Genesee?
The median home value in Genesee is $1,032,700, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Genesee?
The median gross rent in Genesee is $2,819 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Genesee, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 96% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 91% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Genesee?
The median age in Genesee is 53.3 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Genesee?
The average commute to work in Genesee is 24 minutes; 37.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Genesee?
The unemployment rate in Genesee is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Genesee?
76.7% of adults in Genesee have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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