Living in Geneva, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Geneva · Census data 2020–2024
Geneva has 21,258 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $144,341 (73% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $441,400, the median rent is $1,768/month.
Geneva at a glance
- Population
- 21,258
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $144,341State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $441,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,768/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Geneva a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 68% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Geneva
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Geneva the median home value is $441,400, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,768 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,756 a month in housing costs.
Geneva median household income
The median household income in Geneva is $144,341 and the income per person is $73,547. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Geneva: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,704
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.53
Geneva demographics
- Population
- 21,258
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 8,374
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Geneva ›
Education in Geneva
63.8% of adults 25 and older in Geneva have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 24.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Geneva
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25.6%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Geneva vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 21,258 | $144,341 | $441,400 | $1,768 |
| Batavia | 27,151 | $120,056 | $387,400 | $1,347 |
| St. Charles | 32,854 | $114,300 | $377,400 | $1,819 |
| North Aurora | 18,696 | $114,305 | $342,100 | $1,504 |
| West Chicago | 25,395 | $99,927 | $336,800 | $1,469 |
| Wayne | 2,562 | $161,719 | $642,700 | $2,850 |
| Campton Hills | 10,877 | $209,134 | $547,500 | $1,750 |
| Elburn | 6,354 | $127,731 | $389,300 | $1,708 |
| South Elgin | 24,217 | $127,203 | $339,100 | $1,640 |
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What is the median household income in Geneva, IL?
The median household income in Geneva is $144,341, 73% higher 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 Geneva?
The median home value in Geneva is $441,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Geneva?
The median gross rent in Geneva is $1,768 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Geneva, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 68% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Geneva?
The median age in Geneva is 43.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Geneva?
The average commute to work in Geneva is 28 minutes; 25.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Geneva?
The unemployment rate in Geneva is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Geneva?
63.8% of adults in Geneva 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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