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Genoa, Illinois, in De Kalb county, is 19 miles W of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 54 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is in the Chicago area. There are 4,169 residents in Genoa.
In Genoa, about 62% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Genoa.
In 2000, Genoa had a median family income of $53,523. Genoa is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.
Genoa folks tended to give their money ($250) to Ralph Nader in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Genoa that were owner-occupied was 70%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.
In Genoa, 92% of commuters drive to work. Genoa offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.
Genoa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Genoa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
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