Living in Geneseo, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Geneseo · Census data 2020–2024
Geneseo has 7,701 residents with a median age of 21.2. The median household income is $46,589 (46% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $226,200, the median rent is $971/month.
Geneseo at a glance
- Population
- 7,701
- Median age
- 21.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $46,589State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $226,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $971/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 42.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Geneseo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 36.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Geneseo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Geneseo the median home value is $226,200, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $971 per month, which is 41.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,766 a month in housing costs.
Geneseo median household income
The median household income in Geneseo is $46,589 and the income per person is $22,861. 36.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Geneseo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,245
- Owner-occupied
- 42.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.5%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.26
Geneseo demographics
- Population
- 7,701
- Median age
- 21.2
- Under 18
- 8.6%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 2,027
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Geneseo ›
Education in Geneseo
55.6% of adults 25 and older in Geneseo have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 27.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Geneseo
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 16.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Geneseo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo | 7,701 | $46,589 | $226,200 | $971 |
| Piffard | 199 | $47,000 | $123,400 | — |
| Cuylerville | 293 | $93,750 | $215,000 | $720 |
| Leicester | 499 | $86,667 | $146,500 | $967 |
| Conesus Lake | 2,424 | $95,357 | $362,600 | $1,294 |
| Lakeville | 404 | $92,907 | — | $896 |
| Mount Morris | 3,146 | $51,125 | $91,200 | $737 |
| York | 349 | $74,167 | $162,700 | — |
| Fowlerville | 444 | $83,821 | $144,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Geneseo, NY?
The median household income in Geneseo is $46,589, 46% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $226,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Geneseo?
The median gross rent in Geneseo is $971 per month, about 41.8% of household income.
Is Geneseo, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 36.6%.
What is the median age in Geneseo?
The median age in Geneseo is 21.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Geneseo?
The average commute to work in Geneseo is 19 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Geneseo?
The unemployment rate in Geneseo is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Geneseo?
55.6% 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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