Living in Geneva, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Geneva · Census data 2020–2024
Geneva has 2,073 residents with a median age of 55.5. The median household income is $142,188 (45% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $801,100, the median rent is $1,795/month.
Geneva at a glance
- Population
- 2,073
- Median age
- 55.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $142,188State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $801,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,795/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Geneva a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.1%.
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 $801,100, 141% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,795 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,922 a month in housing costs.
Geneva median household income
The median household income in Geneva is $142,188 and the income per person is $69,494. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Geneva: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,038
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.11
Geneva demographics
- Population
- 2,073
- Median age
- 55.5
- Under 18
- 8.4%
- 65 and older
- 31.2%
- Households
- 979
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Geneva ›
Education in Geneva
62.8% of adults 25 and older in Geneva have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Geneva
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 45.3%
- Drive alone
- 51.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Geneva vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 2,073 | $142,188 | $801,100 | $1,795 |
| Sudden Valley | 6,084 | $100,930 | $489,200 | $1,816 |
| Bellingham | 93,438 | $66,755 | $627,500 | $1,577 |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 3,754 | $76,019 | $547,100 | $1,496 |
| Acme | 223 | $67,361 | $507,100 | — |
| Alger | 687 | $109,151 | $700,000 | — |
| Ferndale | 15,999 | $87,579 | $549,300 | $1,477 |
| Everson | 3,040 | $80,250 | $450,300 | $1,294 |
| Bow | 585 | $67,103 | $381,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Geneva, WA?
The median household income in Geneva is $142,188, 45% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $801,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Geneva?
The median gross rent in Geneva is $1,795 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Geneva, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Geneva?
The median age in Geneva is 55.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Geneva?
The average commute to work in Geneva is 23 minutes; 45.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Geneva?
The unemployment rate in Geneva is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Geneva?
62.8% 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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