Living in Genoa, Colorado

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Genoa · Census data 2020–2024

Genoa has 190 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $63,125 (34% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $186,100.

Genoa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Genoa at a glance

Population
190
Median age
48.9State: 37.7
Median household income
$63,125State: $95,470
Median home value
$186,100State: $539,400
Homeowners
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
Average commute
28 min

Is Genoa a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Genoa

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Genoa the median home value is $186,100, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,466 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Genoa$186,100
Colorado$539,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Colorado$1,761
United States$1,413

Genoa median household income

The median household income in Genoa is $63,125 and the income per person is $38,315. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).

Median household income

Genoa$63,125
Colorado$95,470
United States$80,734

Housing in Genoa: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
Renter-occupied
15.6%
Vacant
12.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.74

Genoa demographics

Population
190
Median age
48.9
Under 18
10.5%
65 and older
17.4%
Households
109
Foreign-born
0.5%
Veterans
22.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White82.1%
Hispanic or Latino11.6%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Genoa ›

Education in Genoa

19.9% of adults 25 and older in Genoa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Genoa19.9%
Colorado45.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Genoa

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.6%
Average commute
28 minState: 25 min
Work from home
17.1%
Drive alone
71.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
68.8%

Genoa vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Genoa190$63,125$186,100—
Hugo970$48,958$254,400$906
Limon1,678$65,776$219,300$872
Arriba307$43,555$110,200$606
Flagler635$48,500$167,700$901
Seibert138$48,750$118,800$1,175
Vona189$78,750$214,300$869
Stratton716$61,583$166,300$2,068

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Living in Genoa: FAQ

What is the median household income in Genoa, CO?

The median household income in Genoa is $63,125, 34% lower 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 Genoa?

The median home value in Genoa is $186,100, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.

Is Genoa, CO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.

What is the median age in Genoa?

The median age in Genoa is 48.9 years (Colorado: 37.7).

How long is the commute in Genoa?

The average commute to work in Genoa is 28 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Genoa?

The unemployment rate in Genoa is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Genoa?

19.9% of adults in Genoa 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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