Cost of Living in Geneva, FL

Population 3,520 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

169
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Geneva sits on the smaller end of the Florida city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 0.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 25 miles northeast of Orlando, Geneva falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 43% higher than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 169

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Geneva

The median home value in Geneva is $514,500 — 69% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $142,188/year is 91% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Geneva has a cost of living index of 169 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 69% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$514,500
69% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$131,157
Zillow ZHVI
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 94.8%
Renter-occupied 5.2%

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
47.6 min
76% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
28.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
59.9%
Carpooled
11.7%
Work from home
28.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$142,188
91% above avg
Per Capita Income
$59,733
Unemployment Rate
0.5%
89% below avg
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Labor Force Participation
70.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.6%
Graduate degree 21.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.1
Male median age 44.2
Female median age 44

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good
82.1%
Good air days/yr
106
Max AQI recorded
150
PM2.5 days
213
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Geneva, FL?

Geneva has a cost index of 169 (100 = national average). It is 69% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Geneva?

The median home value in Geneva is $514,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Geneva?

The median household income in Geneva is $142,188 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Geneva, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Geneva is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Geneva, FL affordable?

Geneva is above average in cost of living, with an index of 169 — about 69% higher than the national average.