Geneva, NY sits at the north end of Seneca Lake and combines a historic downtown, lakefront parks, colleges, restaurants, wineries, and access to the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Real estate includes historic city homes, multifamily properties, student-oriented rentals, suburban neighborhoods, rural town parcels, and lake-view or waterfront homes. Buyers should distinguish between the City and Town of Geneva, review zoning and rental rules, and compare utilities, taxes, parking, and renovation needs. Geneva is a strong Finger Lakes market for buyers seeking walkability, culture, investment potential, and year-round access to Seneca Lake.
Geneva, NY Housing Market & City Data
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Average City Rating
12,631
Population Estimate
$96,200
Median Home Value
93.7%
Employment Rate
28.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Housing & Demographic Overview
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Data as of October 2026
HOUSING DATA (October 2026)
Median Price per SqFt$150
Median Listing Price$259,900
Median Days on Market59
Active Listings55
New Listings16
Total Listings (Active + Pending)100
Avg Listing Price$320,783
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-16%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-20%
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
Family Size3.11
Family Dual Income51.5
Median Household Income$44,050
Median Individual Income$19,657
Home Ownership50.9%
Home Value$96,200
Median Rent$806
Rent Burden32.3%
Poverty18.3%
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED11.2%
- Highschool Education31.9%
- Some College28.0%
- Bachelors Degree15.1%
- Graduate Degree13.7%
- Total College or Above28.8%
- Stem Degree41.1%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male48.7%
- Female51.3%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married28.3%
- Divorced12.5%
- Never Married53.0%
- Widowed6.1%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
CityGeneva
State IDNY
Population12,631
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31.1% |
| 19–29 | 19.7% |
| 30–39 | 10.8% |
| 40–49 | 7.6% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 10.8% |
| 60–69 | 10.1% |
| 70–79 | 5.3% |
| 80+ | 4.4% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
Labor Force Participation59.1%
Unemployment Rate6.3%
Disabled13.0%
ETHNICITY
White75.6%
Black10.3%
Asian3.7%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other5.1%
Multiple4.5%
OTHER
Hispanic14.9%
Limited English4.5%
Health Uninsured5.4%
Veteran5.6%
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