Living in Genesee, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Genesee · Census data 2020–2024
Genesee has 1,265 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $85,673 (10% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $316,800, the median rent is $1,148/month.
Genesee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Genesee at a glance
- Population
- 1,265
- Median age
- 32.6State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $85,673State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $316,800State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,148/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Genesee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Idaho median; home values 24% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 12%.
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 $316,800, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,148 per month, which is 49.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,710 a month in housing costs.
Genesee median household income
The median household income in Genesee is $85,673 and the income per person is $37,657. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Genesee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 498
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.63
Genesee demographics
- Population
- 1,265
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 481
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Genesee ›
Education in Genesee
40.7% of adults 25 and older in Genesee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Genesee
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Genesee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee | 1,265 | $85,673 | $316,800 | $1,148 |
| Uniontown | 400 | $71,563 | $337,500 | — |
| Colton | 323 | $123,750 | $344,700 | — |
| Juliaetta | 672 | $52,455 | $268,600 | $646 |
| Clarkston | 7,191 | $54,152 | $253,500 | $917 |
| Lewiston | 34,651 | $72,197 | $333,700 | $1,027 |
| Lapwai | 1,021 | $57,439 | $113,700 | $1,017 |
| West Clarkston-Highland | 5,444 | $51,860 | $282,500 | $1,114 |
| Moscow | 26,286 | $57,022 | $376,400 | $927 |
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What is the median household income in Genesee, ID?
The median household income in Genesee is $85,673, 10% higher than the Idaho median of $77,800 (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 $316,800, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Genesee?
The median gross rent in Genesee is $1,148 per month, about 49.3% of household income.
Is Genesee, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Idaho median; home values 24% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Genesee?
The median age in Genesee is 32.6 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Genesee?
The average commute to work in Genesee is 23 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Genesee?
The unemployment rate in Genesee is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Genesee?
40.7% 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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