Geneva is a small town of 351 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $51,250
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Geneva stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Geneva is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Geneva 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: 91.3
Geneva's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Geneva costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Geneva, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$169,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$550
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Geneva's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
158.5 /100k
Property Crime
1165.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Geneva, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Geneva sees average highs of 22.5°F in January
and 81.6°F in July,
with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.5 inches of snow per year.
Geneva's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Geneva roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $169,500 and median rent is $550/month.
Geneva's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1165.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Geneva, MN has a population of 351, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Geneva averages 22.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches
with about 39.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Geneva, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56035.
The population of Geneva, Minnesota is 351 with a median age of 53.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Geneva: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $169,500, median household income $51,250, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Geneva side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.