Geneva, IL

Census place 1728872 · pop 21,258

C62/ 100
😐 Meh
B
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Broadband97.6% · top 5%
🚽 Prop tax2.25% · bottom 6%
Taxes
2.25% property · US 0.99%8.96% sales · US 7.00%4.95% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property-tax burden2.25%6

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

2.25% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Population growth (5yr)-2.9%15

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-2.9% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.4%24

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.4% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Housing cost$441,40025

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$441,400 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Commute time28 min26

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

28 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Rent$2,101/mo30

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$2,101/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Natural disaster riskCounty-level90/10047

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

90/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Income inequality0.4355

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.43 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Air quality (AQI)County-level42 AQI57

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

42 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level1 days62

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

1 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult obesity31.4%70

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

31.4% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Violent crime rate62/100k82

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

62 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Property crime rate522/100k83

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

522 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Adult smoking8.3%91

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

8.3% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Poor mental health13.4%91

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

13.4% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Homeownership85.1%92

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

85.1% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Poverty rate3.8%92

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

3.8% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Bachelor's degree or higher63.8%93

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

63.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Median household income$144,34194

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$144,341 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Physical inactivity15.9%94

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

15.9% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Uninsured adults4.8%94

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

4.8% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Broadband access97.6%95

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

97.6% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Frequently asked

Is Geneva, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Geneva scores 62/100 — a C (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is broadband access and its weakest is property-tax burden. Illinois overall ranks #39 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Geneva, IL?
Geneva reports 62 violent crimes per 100k and 522 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Geneva, IL expensive to live in?
Geneva has a median home value of $441,400 and typical rent around $2,101/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Geneva, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.25%) — 6/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Geneva, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is broadband access (97.6%) — 95/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.