Geneva, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.6

C

out of 100

Overview

Geneva is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 21,129, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $555,373. Median household income is $132,799.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 21,129 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $555,373 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $132,799 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27.9 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

21,129

Source: Census ACS

$555,373

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$132,799

Source: Census ACS

27.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

38

Source: Walk Score

125 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Kane County (county-level results)

54%
45%
Democrat 120,077
Republican 99,260
Leans D+9.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 37/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 65.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 49.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 38/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 63.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.6

Location

Geneva, IL (41.8860, -88.3110)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.