What are the schools like in Lake Geneva, WI?

Lake Geneva is served primarily by Lake Geneva J1 School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Lake Geneva?

The median household income in Lake Geneva, WI is $62,883 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Lake Geneva, WI?

Lake Geneva has an average high temperature of 30.0°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.1 inches.

Lake Geneva, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lake Geneva, WI affordable or expensive?

Lake Geneva's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake Geneva is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $290,800 and the median rent is $1,090 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake Geneva, WI?

Lake Geneva has a violent crime rate of 102.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1633.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lake Geneva, WI a Good Place to Live?

Lake Geneva is a small town of 8,335 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $62,883 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Lake Geneva stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Lake 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: 97.1

Lake Geneva's overall cost of living index is 97.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake Geneva costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lake Geneva, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$290,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,090	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,883	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lake Geneva's violent crime rate is 102.1 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

102.1 /100k

Property Crime

1633.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lake Geneva is served primarily by Lake Geneva J1 School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lake Geneva, WI	National Avg
School District	Lake Geneva J1 School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Geneva sees average highs of 30.0°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation and 40.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake Geneva, WI
Average High — January	30.0°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.3"
Annual Snowfall	40.1"

Demographics

Metric	Lake Geneva, WI	National Avg
Population	8,335	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	18.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Como, WI 4 mi Springfield, WI 4 mi Bloomfield, WI 5 mi Lake Ivanhoe, WI 5 mi Lyons, WI 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53147

Lake Geneva vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Geneva, WI affordable or expensive?

Lake Geneva's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lake Geneva roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $290,800 and median rent is $1,090/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake Geneva, WI?

Lake Geneva's violent crime rate is 102.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1633.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lake Geneva?

Public schools in Lake Geneva are operated by Lake Geneva J1 School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 39.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lake Geneva, WI a good place to live?

Lake Geneva, WI has a population of 8,335, a median household income of $62,883, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Lake Geneva?

Lake Geneva averages 30.0°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches with about 40.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lake Geneva?

Lake Geneva, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53147.

What is the population of Lake Geneva?

The population of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is 8,335 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lake Geneva?

Key numbers for living in Lake Geneva: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $290,800, median household income $62,883, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Geneva side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.