Living in Geneseo, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Geneseo · Census data 2020–2024
Geneseo has 6,673 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $70,147 (16% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $205,400, the median rent is $1,015/month.
Geneseo at a glance
- Population
- 6,673
- Median age
- 44.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,147State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $205,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,015/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Geneseo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Geneseo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Geneseo the median home value is $205,400, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,015 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
Geneseo median household income
The median household income in Geneseo is $70,147 and the income per person is $43,803. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Geneseo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,256
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.23
Geneseo demographics
- Population
- 6,673
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 2,954
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Geneseo ›
Education in Geneseo
32.7% of adults 25 and older in Geneseo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Geneseo
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Geneseo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo | 6,673 | $70,147 | $205,400 | $1,015 |
| Atkinson | 982 | $57,174 | $119,600 | $734 |
| Cleveland | 208 | $73,750 | $178,800 | — |
| Colona | 5,139 | $79,700 | $147,500 | $838 |
| Hillsdale | 451 | $86,250 | $99,200 | $794 |
| Cambridge | 2,128 | $64,979 | $123,100 | $968 |
| Carbon Cliff | 2,151 | $55,536 | $134,600 | $1,034 |
| Andover | 434 | $77,813 | $163,600 | $924 |
| East Moline | 20,904 | $61,779 | $134,600 | $868 |
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What is the median household income in Geneseo, IL?
The median household income in Geneseo is $70,147, 16% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Geneseo?
The median home value in Geneseo is $205,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Geneseo?
The median gross rent in Geneseo is $1,015 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Geneseo, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Geneseo?
The median age in Geneseo is 44.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Geneseo?
The average commute to work in Geneseo is 19 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Geneseo?
The unemployment rate in Geneseo is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Geneseo?
32.7% of adults in Geneseo 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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