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Geneva is a small town of 5,935 in Ohio, with a median household income of $47,401
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Geneva stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 90.3
Geneva's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Geneva costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Geneva, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$832
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,401
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Geneva's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
89.5 /100k
Property Crime
698.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Geneva is served primarily by Geneva Area City.
Metric
Geneva, OH
National Avg
School District
Geneva Area City
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Geneva sees average highs of 33.2°F in January
and 81.0°F in July,
with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 89.9 inches of snow per year.
Geneva's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Geneva roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,900 and median rent is $832/month.
Geneva's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 698.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Geneva are operated by Geneva Area City.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Geneva, OH has a population of 5,935, a median household income of $47,401, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
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 33.2°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches
with about 89.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Geneva, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44041.
The population of Geneva, Ohio is 5,935 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Geneva: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $131,900, median household income $47,401, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
