Living in Genoa, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Genoa · Census data 2020–2024
Genoa has 1,284 residents with a median age of 62.9. The median household income is $121,981 (56% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $1,003,200.
Genoa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Genoa at a glance
- Population
- 1,284
- Median age
- 62.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $121,981State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $1,003,200State: $435,400
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Genoa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Nevada median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 130% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Genoa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Genoa the median home value is $1,003,200, 202% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,957 a month in housing costs.
Genoa median household income
The median household income in Genoa is $121,981 and the income per person is $64,628. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Genoa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 642
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 15.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.36
Genoa demographics
- Population
- 1,284
- Median age
- 62.9
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 48.7%
- Households
- 544
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Genoa ›
Education in Genoa
50.2% of adults 25 and older in Genoa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Genoa
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Genoa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa | 1,284 | $121,981 | $1,003,200 | — |
| Kingsbury | 2,209 | $96,250 | $1,077,200 | $1,769 |
| Skyland | 313 | $89,792 | $1,459,300 | — |
| Indian Hills | 5,527 | $78,278 | $483,800 | $1,496 |
| Zephyr Cove | 562 | $139,048 | $1,750,000 | $1,500 |
| Round Hill Village | 823 | $197,885 | $1,296,200 | $2,092 |
| Minden | 3,707 | $99,904 | $586,000 | $1,819 |
| Johnson Lane | 6,467 | $121,458 | $764,100 | $1,475 |
| Stateline | 503 | $47,054 | — | $1,750 |
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What is the median household income in Genoa, NV?
The median household income in Genoa is $121,981, 56% higher than the Nevada median of $78,260 (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 $1,003,200, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
Is Genoa, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Nevada median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 130% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Genoa?
The median age in Genoa is 62.9 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Genoa?
The average commute to work in Genoa is 17 minutes; 18.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Genoa?
The unemployment rate in Genoa is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Genoa?
50.2% 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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