What are the schools like in Genesee, ID?

Genesee is served primarily by GENESEE JOINT DISTRICT. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Genesee?

The median household income in Genesee, ID is $77,266 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Genesee, ID?

Genesee has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.9 inches.

Genesee, ID Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Genesee, ID affordable or expensive?

Genesee's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Genesee is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $248,400 and the median rent is $1,250 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Genesee, ID?

Genesee has a violent crime rate of 82.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 875.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Genesee, ID a Good Place to Live?

Genesee is a small town of 1,209 in Idaho, with a median household income of $77,266 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Genesee stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Genesee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Genesee city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.2

Genesee's overall cost of living index is 96.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Genesee costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Genesee, ID	National Avg
Median Home Value	$248,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,250	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,266	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Genesee's violent crime rate is 82.3 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.3 /100k

Property Crime

875.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Genesee is served primarily by GENESEE JOINT DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Genesee, ID	National Avg
School District	GENESEE JOINT DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Genesee sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 27.8 inches of annual precipitation and 50.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Genesee, ID
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	27.8"
Annual Snowfall	50.9"

Demographics

Metric	Genesee, ID	National Avg
Population	1,209	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	29.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Uniontown, WA 8 mi Colton, WA 10 mi Juliaetta, ID 11 mi Clarkston, WA 11 mi Lewiston, ID 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Genesee

Genesee, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83832

Genesee vs Other Cities

Genesee, ID vs Uniontown, WA Genesee, ID vs Colton, WA Genesee, ID vs Juliaetta, ID Genesee, ID vs Clarkston, WA Genesee, ID vs Lewiston, ID

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genesee, ID affordable or expensive?

Genesee's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Genesee roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $248,400 and median rent is $1,250/month.

What is the crime rate in Genesee, ID?

Genesee's violent crime rate is 82.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 875.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Genesee?

Public schools in Genesee are operated by GENESEE JOINT DISTRICT. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Genesee, ID a good place to live?

Genesee, ID has a population of 1,209, a median household income of $77,266, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Genesee?

Genesee averages 37.4°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.8 inches with about 50.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Genesee?

Genesee, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83832.

What is the population of Genesee?

The population of Genesee, Idaho is 1,209 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Genesee?

Key numbers for living in Genesee: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $248,400, median household income $77,266, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Genesee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.