Living in Genoa City, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Genoa City · Census data 2020–2024
Genoa City has 2,942 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $81,213 (5% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $241,300, the median rent is $1,181/month.
Genoa City at a glance
- Population
- 2,942
- Median age
- 34.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $81,213State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $241,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,181/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Genoa City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Genoa City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Genoa City the median home value is $241,300, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,181 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,697 a month in housing costs.
Genoa City median household income
The median household income in Genoa City is $81,213 and the income per person is $33,772. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Genoa City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,153
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.69
Genoa City demographics
- Population
- 2,942
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 1,063
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Genoa City ›
Education in Genoa City
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Genoa City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Genoa City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Genoa City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa City | 2,942 | $81,213 | $241,300 | $1,181 |
| Powers Lake | 1,278 | $83,750 | $285,100 | — |
| Richmond | 2,622 | $73,029 | $238,600 | $1,220 |
| Bloomfield | 4,780 | $98,068 | $236,100 | $1,265 |
| Twin Lakes | 6,309 | $86,222 | $270,700 | $870 |
| Lake Ivanhoe | 558 | $71,250 | $255,900 | $1,054 |
| Spring Grove | 5,917 | $134,210 | $398,400 | — |
| New Munster | 234 | $85,673 | $305,800 | — |
| Hebron | 1,261 | $85,375 | $208,100 | $1,118 |
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What is the median household income in Genoa City, WI?
The median household income in Genoa City is $81,213, 5% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Genoa City?
The median home value in Genoa City is $241,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Genoa City?
The median gross rent in Genoa City is $1,181 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Genoa City, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Genoa City?
The median age in Genoa City is 34.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Genoa City?
The average commute to work in Genoa City is 30 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Genoa City?
The unemployment rate in Genoa City is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Genoa City?
20.6% of adults in Genoa City 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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