Lake Geneva
City in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Lake Geneva is a city in Walworth County, Wisconsin, with 8,277 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Como, 3.7 miles NW.
- 8,277residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.1 km²
- 1,184 / sq mipopulation density
- 53147ZIP code
About Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva is a city in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. Situated on Geneva Lake, the population was 8,277 at the 2020 census. It is located 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Milwaukee and 75 miles (121 km) northwest of Chicago.
Given its relative proximity to the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas, Lake Geneva has become a popular resort town that thrives on tourism. Since the late 19th century, it has been home to numerous lakefront mansions owned by wealthy Chicagoans as second homes, leading it to be nicknamed the "Newport of the West".
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Living in Lake Geneva
- Median household income
- $75,629
- Median home value
- $343,800
- Median rent
- $1,389/mo
- Median age
- 49.1
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Lake Geneva had 8,277 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,277 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,184 per sq mi (457 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Geneva at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Walworth County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,277 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.99 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5825° N, 88.4268° W |
| ZIP code | 53147 |
| Official website | cityoflakegeneva.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5541450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Geneva
- Como3.7 mi NW
- Springfield4.1 mi N
- Bloomfield4.2 mi SE
- Lake Ivanhoe4.4 mi E
- Lyons5.7 mi NE
- Williams Bay6.1 mi W
- Powers Lake7.1 mi SE
- Genoa City7.6 mi SE
- Fontana-on-Geneva Lake7.7 mi W
- Bohners Lake7.8 mi E
- Hebron, IL8.1 mi S
- Elkhorn8.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Geneva
What county is Lake Geneva in?
Lake Geneva is in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Lake Geneva, WI?
8,277 people lived in Lake Geneva at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Geneva, WI?
The ZIP code of Lake Geneva is 53147.
What is the elevation of Lake Geneva?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Geneva?
Como (3.7 mi), Springfield (4.1 mi), Bloomfield (4.2 mi), Lake Ivanhoe (4.4 mi), Lyons (5.7 mi).
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