Living in Genoa, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Genoa · Census data 2020–2024
Genoa has 5,492 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $82,128 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $225,200, the median rent is $940/month.
Genoa at a glance
- Population
- 5,492
- Median age
- 35.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $82,128State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $225,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $940/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Genoa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
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 $225,200, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,667 a month in housing costs.
Genoa median household income
The median household income in Genoa is $82,128 and the income per person is $40,555. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Genoa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,222
- Owner-occupied
- 68.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.2%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.49
Genoa demographics
- Population
- 5,492
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 2,200
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Genoa ›
Education in Genoa
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Genoa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Genoa
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Genoa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa | 5,492 | $82,128 | $225,200 | $940 |
| Kingston | 1,352 | $88,295 | $241,700 | $995 |
| Sycamore | 18,559 | $84,120 | $265,700 | $1,140 |
| Burlington | 425 | $84,219 | $296,200 | $1,517 |
| Kirkland | 1,525 | $94,338 | $191,600 | $875 |
| Hampshire | 8,524 | $94,773 | $329,800 | $2,589 |
| Cortland | 4,564 | $73,971 | $233,200 | $1,552 |
| Garden Prairie | 403 | $68,319 | $186,400 | — |
| DeKalb | 40,443 | $46,481 | $204,700 | $1,029 |
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What is the median household income in Genoa, IL?
The median household income in Genoa is $82,128, about the same as 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 Genoa?
The median home value in Genoa is $225,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Genoa?
The median gross rent in Genoa is $940 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Genoa, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Genoa?
The median age in Genoa is 35.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Genoa?
The average commute to work in Genoa is 33 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Genoa?
The unemployment rate in Genoa is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Genoa?
15.9% 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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