Living in Geneva, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Geneva · Census data 2020–2024
Geneva has 12,512 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $79,435 (8% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $165,500, the median rent is $972/month.
Geneva at a glance
- Population
- 12,512
- Median age
- 32.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $79,435State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $165,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $972/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 51.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Geneva a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16%.
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 $165,500, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $972 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,421 a month in housing costs.
Geneva median household income
The median household income in Geneva is $79,435 and the income per person is $35,731. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Geneva: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,243
- Owner-occupied
- 51.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.3%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.09
Geneva demographics
- Population
- 12,512
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 4,823
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Geneva ›
Education in Geneva
38.6% of adults 25 and older in Geneva have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Geneva
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 10.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Geneva vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 12,512 | $79,435 | $165,500 | $972 |
| Hall | 255 | $46,250 | $157,900 | — |
| Waterloo | 4,605 | $51,642 | $114,300 | $927 |
| Phelps | 2,254 | $71,083 | $170,400 | $1,111 |
| Gorham | 315 | $98,571 | $228,700 | — |
| Seneca Falls | 6,956 | $59,864 | $123,700 | $951 |
| Clifton Springs | 2,273 | $64,565 | $178,300 | $680 |
| Romulus | 265 | $45,417 | $89,200 | — |
| Dresden | 272 | $70,729 | $110,800 | $718 |
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What is the median household income in Geneva, NY?
The median household income in Geneva is $79,435, 8% 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 Geneva?
The median home value in Geneva is $165,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Geneva?
The median gross rent in Geneva is $972 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Geneva, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Geneva?
The median age in Geneva is 32.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Geneva?
The average commute to work in Geneva is 17 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Geneva?
The unemployment rate in Geneva is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Geneva?
38.6% 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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