Apartments for rent in Geneseo, IL

Geneseo is a small town in Illinois with slightly less than 7,000 residents. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (23%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 43, the town's population skews older than most cities in Illinois. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 22% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $689/month, which is $363/month less than the state average.

Seven percent of the population in Geneseo works in healthcare, making it the most common industry. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in management, which ranks as the top career path in the town. Geneseo workers take home an average annual income of around $74K, about the same as the state average. The town's average income also is fairly on par with the national average ($73,345). Geneseo has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have completed some level of post-secondary education compared to the national average (19%), as 23% possess a Bachelor's or Associate's degree. In addition, 5% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.

With an average commute time of about 19 minutes, faster than most cities in Illinois, Geneseo residents find that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (40%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation isn't used. Few residents walk to work.