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Geneseo, NY


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Geneseo, New York

Geneseo, New York, in Livingston county, is 26 miles SW of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 54 miles E of Buffalo, New York. Part of the surrounding Rochester metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Geneseo is home to some 7,579 residents.

The People and Families of Geneseo

In Geneseo, about 16% of adults are married. Geneseo somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the village than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Geneseo had a median family income of $59,500. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Geneseo. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the village.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Geneseo. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Geneseo Housing

According to the 2000 census, 39% of the housing in Geneseo was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Geneseo, 62% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Geneseo let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Geneseo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyGeneseo Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Geneseo College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Geneseo Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Geneseo, NY

Comparing Geneseo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity56
Senior Citizens21
Well-Paid Single Men11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use63
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes25

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