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Geneva.
About
Life in Geneva
Geneva is a community of 12,573 people in New York. The median household income is $79,435, median rent runs about $972 per month, and median home values are around $165,500. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Geneva at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Foreign-Born
6.8%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
-2.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Geneva: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Geneva, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.4%), and 7.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.5%
of residents
65 and Older
14.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.6%
of households
Married Couples
33.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.09
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 40% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Geneva
In Geneva, rent runs 40% below the NY average, and home values are 61% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,294
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Vacant Homes
8.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $225,453 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Geneva
Unemployment in Ontario County, which includes Geneva, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Geneva: Ontario County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ontario County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Geneva Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.2 min avg
How Geneva residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Geneva, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 37 mi
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)
Regional airport · few flights68k passengers boarded in 2025
- 89 mi
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 53% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Geneva runs 53% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
503.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,540.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Geneva Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
63.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ontario County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ontario County, which includes Geneva, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $92,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,000 |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $126,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,500 |
| 2020 | 13 | Frost/Freeze | $70,500 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $378,500 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $142,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ontario County, county-wide
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wayne County, NY (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 25 miles from Geneva) is typically good — 339 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
339
per year
Moderate Days
15
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Wayne County, NY (25 mi away)
Climate77°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Geneva has mild summers (avg high 77°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
77°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.6"
Annual Snowfall
56.6"
Hot Days/Year
5
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
153
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 1.79" |
| Feb | 32°F | 17°F | 1.58" |
| Mar | 40°F | 24°F | 2.40" |
| Apr | 54°F | 35°F | 2.76" |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.27" |
| Jun | 75°F | 56°F | 3.63" |
| Jul | 79°F | 61°F | 3.73" |
| Aug | 78°F | 59°F | 3.49" |
| Sep | 71°F | 52°F | 3.26" |
| Oct | 59°F | 41°F | 3.83" |
| Nov | 46°F | 32°F | 2.55" |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.32" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Geneva
Geneva has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Geneva General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Clifton Springs
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital of Yates
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Penn Yan
Newark-wayne Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.7 mi away · Newark
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education9.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Geneva
Geneva's student/teacher ratio is 9.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Geneva
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,786 students · in-state tuition $66,748 · 74% graduate · median earnings $80,471 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Women's Rights National Historical Park, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Geneva
Geneva has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Women's Rights National Historical Park (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayHarriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayFort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Geneva
Geneva Public Library
244 Main Street, Geneva
Cities Near Geneva
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Geneva FAQ
Is Geneva, New York affordable?⌄
Geneva's median rent is $972/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $79,435/year. Median home value is $165,500.
Is Geneva, New York safe?⌄
Geneva's violent crime rate was 503 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2540 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Geneva, New York?⌄
Ontario County, which includes Geneva, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Geneva, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Geneva is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $972/month and median household income is $79,435/year. The median home value is $165,500. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Geneva, New York?⌄
The average commute in Geneva is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from