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Lake Geneva
  • Town in Wisconsin

Report Card

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

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Lake Geneva is a town in Wisconsin with a population of 8,300. Lake Geneva is in Walworth County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Lake Geneva offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lake Geneva there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lake Geneva and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lake Geneva are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$232,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,035
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    46%
  • Own
    54%
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Lake Geneva Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    98.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    12.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    49
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,348.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    24.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    7%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

Working in Lake Geneva

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$59,162
National
$69,021

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