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Geneseo, NY

Village in Livingston County, New York.

Population

7,701

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,703

ZIP codes

0

Geneseo and its ZIP codes

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Geneseo at a glance

  • Geneseo is about 6.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 251st among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
  • The median household income is $46,589, 46% below the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,200 (47% below New York) and median rent is $971 a month.

Local data for Geneseo, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Geneseo, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$46,589

Poverty rate

36.6%

Median home value

$226,200

Median rent

$971/mo

Homeownership

42.5%

Bachelor's or higher

55.6%

Median age

21.2

Average commute

19.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,180), Irish Americans (914), German Americans (875).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Livingston County. PPP loans are for Geneseo.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,253

19,851 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,589

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$431M

FY 2026, $6,965 per person

Livingston County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Geneseo, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone64.6%
  • Carpooled1.7%
  • Public transit3.4%
  • Walked16.1%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
  • Worked from home10.3%

Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Geneseo, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

455

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

204

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 15°F

33.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Geneseo, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.5%

U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts

Diabetes

5.3%

U.S. 12.1% -6.8 pts

Smoking

8.5%

U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.6%

U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts

Cities near Geneseo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PiffardCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.9
CuylervilleCensus-designated place3.8 mi0.4
RetsofCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.5
WadsworthCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.5
Conesus LakeCensus-designated place4.9 mi4.4
LeicesterVillage5.1 mi0.4
GreigsvilleCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.7
LakevilleCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.7
YorkCensus-designated place6.1 mi2.8
Mount MorrisVillage6.4 mi2
FowlervilleCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.9
LivoniaVillage7.1 mi1
South LimaCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.9
Livonia CenterCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.8
AvonVillage8.6 mi3.1
ConesusCensus-designated place8.7 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Geneseo, NY in?
Geneseo is in Livingston County, New York.
What is the population of Geneseo, NY?
About 7,701 people live in Geneseo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Geneseo?
Nearby places include Piffard (3.5 mi), Cuylerville (3.8 mi), Retsof (4.2 mi), Wadsworth (4.7 mi), Conesus Lake (4.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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