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Genoa, IL


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Genoa, Illinois

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.

The People and Families of Genoa

In Genoa, about 62% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Genoa.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Genoa had a median family income of $53,523. Genoa is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

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.

Genoa Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Genoa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Genoa Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Genoa People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Genoa Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Genoa Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Genoa Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Genoa Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Genoa, IL

Comparing Genoa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity77
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times34
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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