Cost of Living in Geneva, OH: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$89449% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$57,761about $4,813/month · 34% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$148,30055% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,760 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 26 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Geneva

$894

$1,197

$2,963

$1,437

$1,205

$1,046

$1,350

How much do households earn in Geneva?

Under $25k

18.2%

$25k–50k

32.2%

$50k–100k

29.4%

$100k–150k

10.1%

$150k+

4.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Geneva

Size	Geneva	U.S. average
Studio	$840	$1,338
1 bedroom	$767	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$946	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,178	$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Geneva overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Geneva, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Geneva

🏛️ Property tax$1,959a year · 1.32% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$100a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Geneva

Commute to work26.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree17.5%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home69.5%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line17.1%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment2.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Geneva?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $135 a month less.

Renting

$894

Owning

$1,029

Owning assumes a typical $148,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,830 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Geneva, OH?

Renting in Geneva costs a median of about $894 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Geneva?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,760 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Geneva cheap or expensive?

Geneva is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $57,761. It ranks 26th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Geneva?

The median homeowner in Geneva pays $1,959 a year in property taxes, about 1.32% of the median home value.

Is Geneva more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Geneva?

The median home value in Geneva is $148,300, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,886 people live in Geneva. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Geneva, OH expensive to live in?