Living in Genoa, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Genoa · Census data 2020–2024
Genoa has 860 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $66,667 (13% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $115,900, the median rent is $798/month.
Genoa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Genoa at a glance
- Population
- 860
- Median age
- 40.3State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $66,667State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $115,900State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $798/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Genoa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Genoa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Genoa the median home value is $115,900, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $798 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,325 a month in housing costs.
Genoa median household income
The median household income in Genoa is $66,667 and the income per person is $38,361. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Genoa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 377
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.41
Genoa demographics
- Population
- 860
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 336
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Genoa ›
Education in Genoa
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Genoa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Genoa
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Genoa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa | 860 | $66,667 | $115,900 | $798 |
| Monroe | 252 | $75,500 | $126,000 | $960 |
| Silver Creek | 341 | $51,563 | $98,600 | $908 |
| St. Edward | 588 | $53,587 | $102,100 | $914 |
| Duncan | 612 | $74,688 | $162,500 | $1,313 |
| Fullerton | 1,346 | $47,750 | $128,500 | $817 |
| Platte Center | 318 | $76,250 | $131,700 | $1,063 |
| Clarks | 330 | $49,167 | $107,600 | $840 |
| Lindsay | 313 | $84,167 | $215,000 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Genoa, NE?
The median household income in Genoa is $66,667, 13% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $115,900, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Genoa?
The median gross rent in Genoa is $798 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Genoa, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Genoa?
The median age in Genoa is 40.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Genoa?
The average commute to work in Genoa is 24 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Genoa?
The unemployment rate in Genoa is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Genoa?
19.1% 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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