Genesee County, New York
Among the top 19% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
- top 5% for school quality
- top 8% for airport distance
- bottom 1% for property tax rate
Genesee County is a county in New York with about 58,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include school quality, airport distance, and comfortable days. It rates lower on sunny days and property tax rate.
Official websitegeneseeny.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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56%19%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.6 in2.5 in
humid 75%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 39% of US counties
Home Value$149k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$866better than 40% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 38% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.56%better than 1% of US counties
Income Tax10.90%better than 3% of US counties
Sales Tax8.53%better than 23% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden19.29%better than 3% of US counties
Unemployment4.7%better than 50% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.5 in37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall73.9 inbetter than 5% of US counties
Sunny Days156 daysbetter than 1% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 74% of US counties
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.1better than 43% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime1234/100kbetter than 24% of US counties
Property Crime1547/100kbetter than 24% of US counties
Community
Population58,20472nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.762nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1732nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3243rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.8%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.0%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.5%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 57% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 38% of US counties
Airport Distance27 mibetter than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.5%better than 76% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.01better than 72% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 55% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Genesee County an affordable place to live?
- Genesee County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 39% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Genesee County?
- The median home value in Genesee County is $149k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Genesee County?
- Median household income in Genesee County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Genesee County?
- Median gross rent in Genesee County is $866 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Genesee County safe?
- Genesee County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1234/100k (better than 24%). Property crime is 1547/100k.
- What is the weather like in Genesee County?
- Genesee County averages 72°F in July and 26°F in January, with 37.5 in of annual precipitation and about 156 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Genesee County?
- Public-school quality in Genesee County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Genesee County?
- The average one-way commute in Genesee County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)