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Geneva, NY
City in Ontario County, New York.
Population
12,512
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,969
ZIP codes
0
Geneva and its ZIP codes
Geneva at a glance
- Geneva is about 7 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 156th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $79,435 a year, 8% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,500 (61% below New York) and median rent is $972 a month.
Local data for Geneva, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Geneva, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,435
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$165,500
Median rent
$972/mo
Homeownership
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher
38.6%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,481), Irish Americans (1,931), German Americans (1,342).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ontario County. PPP loans are for Geneva.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,342
53,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,480
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$908M
FY 2026, $8,071 per person
How people get to work
Geneva, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked10.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Geneva, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
617
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
297
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 16°F
34.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Geneva, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Geneva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HallCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| WaterlooVillage | 7 mi | 2.2 |
| PhelpsVillage | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| GorhamCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2 |
| Clifton SpringsVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Seneca FallsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| RomulusCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| DresdenVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| NewarkVillage | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| ShortsvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| CayugaVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| Crystal BeachCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| RushvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| ManchesterVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Port GibsonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Geneva, NY in?
- Geneva is in Ontario County, New York.
- What is the population of Geneva, NY?
- About 12,512 people live in Geneva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Geneva?
- Nearby places include Hall (6.3 mi), Waterloo (7 mi), Phelps (7.6 mi), Gorham (8.8 mi), Clifton Springs (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023