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Genoa City, Wisconsin, in Walworth county, is 26 miles W of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 43 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 1,949.
In Genoa City, about 64% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Genoa City, with the many large families there. The village is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Genoa City.
In 2000, Genoa City had a median family income of $56,298.
Genoa City isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.
In Genoa City, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village has higher property taxes than most places in Wisconsin, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Genoa City, 92% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Genoa City use public transportation more than most people in similar villages.
Genoa City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Genoa City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home |  | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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