Living in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Geneva-on-the-Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Geneva-on-the-Lake has 888 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $50,438 (29% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $174,500, the median rent is $829/month.
Geneva-on-the-Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Geneva-on-the-Lake at a glance
- Population
- 888
- Median age
- 50.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $50,438State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $174,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $829/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Geneva-on-the-Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Geneva-on-the-Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Geneva-on-the-Lake the median home value is $174,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,048 a month in housing costs.
Geneva-on-the-Lake median household income
The median household income in Geneva-on-the-Lake is $50,438 and the income per person is $30,678. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Geneva-on-the-Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,188
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 61.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.93
61.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Geneva-on-the-Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Geneva-on-the-Lake demographics
- Population
- 888
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 461
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Geneva-on-the-Lake ›
Education in Geneva-on-the-Lake
16% of adults 25 and older in Geneva-on-the-Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Geneva-on-the-Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.1%
Geneva-on-the-Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva-on-the-Lake | 888 | $50,438 | $174,500 | $829 |
| Saybrook-on-the-Lake | 1,001 | $49,186 | $167,800 | $758 |
| Geneva | 5,886 | $53,557 | $148,300 | $808 |
| North Madison | 8,594 | $67,711 | $157,300 | $1,155 |
| Madison | 3,417 | $94,928 | $207,100 | $961 |
| Ashtabula | 17,856 | $44,120 | $105,900 | $793 |
| North Perry | 1,004 | $98,611 | $279,800 | $1,281 |
| Edgewood | 4,107 | $62,917 | $115,500 | $831 |
| Perry | 1,729 | $93,917 | $254,800 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH?
The median household income in Geneva-on-the-Lake is $50,438, 29% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Geneva-on-the-Lake?
The median home value in Geneva-on-the-Lake is $174,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Geneva-on-the-Lake?
The median gross rent in Geneva-on-the-Lake is $829 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Geneva-on-the-Lake?
The median age in Geneva-on-the-Lake is 50.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Geneva-on-the-Lake?
The average commute to work in Geneva-on-the-Lake is 21 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Geneva-on-the-Lake?
The unemployment rate in Geneva-on-the-Lake is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Geneva-on-the-Lake?
16% of adults in Geneva-on-the-Lake 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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