Cost of Living in Geneva, OH

Population 5,912 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

52
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Geneva's median household income of $48,357 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (20% here).

Located 45 miles northeast of Cleveland, Geneva falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 48% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 46
Rent 62

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

About the Cost of Living in Geneva

The median home value in Geneva is $138,900 — 54% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $821/month, 38% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,357/year is 35% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 58.2°F and lows of 39.5°F. Overall, Geneva has a cost of living index of 52 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$138,900
54% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$199,531
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$821/mo
38% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$686
1 BR
$748
2 BR
$929
3 BR
$1,199
4 BR
$1,374
Owner-occupied 58.3%
Renter-occupied 41.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$821
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,435/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 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
27.3 min
1% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
90.0%
Carpooled
7.5%
Work from home
2.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.2%
State rate 5.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$48,357
35% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,046
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
11% below avg
Poverty Rate
20.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.8%
Graduate degree 6.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.8
Male median age 36.4
Female median age 45.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.2°F
Avg Low
39.5°F
Annual Precip
37.1"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 333644586977817973614938
Low °F 191926364655605852423426
Precip" 1.901.682.363.363.303.684.273.573.853.683.102.32

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
84.9%
Good air days/yr
147
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
245
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
21.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,259
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Geneva, OH?

Geneva has a cost index of 52 (100 = national average). It is 48% below the national average.

What is average rent in Geneva, OH?

The median gross rent in Geneva is $821 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Geneva?

The median home value in Geneva is $138,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Geneva?

The median household income in Geneva is $48,357 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Geneva, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Geneva is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is Geneva, OH affordable?

Yes, Geneva is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 52 — about 48% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Geneva?

Geneva has average high temperatures of 58.2°F and average lows of 39.5°F. Annual precipitation is 37.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Geneva at a Glance

Population
5,912
Median Income
$48,357
Home Value
$138,900
Median Rent
$821/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
58.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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