Apartments for rent in Geneva, IL

The town of Geneva, Illinois is home to slightly less than 22,000 residents. Middle-aged professionals will fit right in, as they make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young professionals figure less prominently in the demographics. Renters tend to be in the minority in Geneva, and 81% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs may be playing a role, as the average rent of $1,463 per month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,052.

With an average commute time of about 34 minutes, longer than most cities in the state, Geneva residents have found that it takes some patience getting to work. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing means of commuting to work, selected by 40% of workers, while public transit is used by only 4% of the city. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

There are five primary industries in Geneva: retail, scientific, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries account for 31% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in management, as 11% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of just over $112K, Geneva workers earn more than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Geneva has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 14% have earned a Master's or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 24% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.