City safety & data profile

GenevaNY

Geneva, NY is a 13K-resident city in Ontario County with a median household income of $79,435.

Ontario County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Geneva, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Geneva has a population larger than 18% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $165,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 82%
By size
$79,435
Median income
$165,500
Median home
16%
Poverty rate

The read on Geneva

Geneva posts a median household income higher than 48% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Geneva area.

Top 52%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Geneva

Where Geneva income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$79,435 Bottom 48% higher than 48% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Geneva, NY beyond the headline numbers

Geneva sits inside Ontario County, New York, at roughly 42.87°N, -76.98°W. Population 13,062, $79,435 median household income. Median home value $165,500, median rent $972. Poverty rate 16%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Geneva's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.8%, then obesity at 30.9%. 1 hospital in/around Geneva, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Geneva from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,062
Geneva
Median Income
$79,435
+17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$165,500
-27% vs avg
Median Age
32.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Ontario County) - Geneva's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
113K+4%
Median Income
$82,324+46%
Median Home Value
$222,900+61%
Poverty Rate
9%-5%
Unemployment
3.7%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for Geneva, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$972/mo
Poverty Rate
16% +13% vs avg
Unemployment 3.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 38.6%
Work From Home 9%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 74.7%
African American 8.7%
Asian 2.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.8%
Obesity
30.9%
High Blood Pressure
29.2%
Physical Inactivity
23.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
Binge Drinking
18%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.8%
Current Smoking
12%
Current Asthma
11.1%
Diabetes
9.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.5%
Annual Checkup 78.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL
GENEVA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Geneva, NY?
Geneva, NY has a population of 13,062 people, located in Ontario County, New York.
What is the median household income in Geneva?
The median household income in Geneva, NY is $79,435 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16%.
What is the median home value in Geneva?
The median home value in Geneva, NY is $165,500. Median rent is $972/month.
What are the top health concerns in Geneva?
The top health indicators in Geneva include Short Sleep Duration (39.8%), Obesity (30.9%), High Blood Pressure (29.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Geneva?
Geneva has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Geneva?
The median age in Geneva, NY is 32.6 years. 38.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Geneva, NY is located in Ontario County, New York. With a population of 13K and a $79,435 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Geneva area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Geneva's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Ontario County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.