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Geneseo
  • Town in Illinois

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Geneseo is a town in Illinois with a population of 6,774. Geneseo is in Henry County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Geneseo offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Geneseo there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Geneseo and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Geneseo are above average.

About

About Geneseo...
Population
6,774

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$164,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$863
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    200.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    15.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    15.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    30.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,140.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    30.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    26%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

Working in Geneseo

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$59,327
National
$69,021

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