The Town FilesGenoa City, Wisconsin
Village in Walworth County · population 2,982 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $241,300
- Household income
- $81,213
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 34.9
Genoa City is a village of 2,982 people in Walworth County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $241,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more of a college town than 84% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 81% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 77% of Wisconsin towns.
How Genoa City ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Genoa City is worth $241,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $81,213, which is more affordable than 62% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,181 a month. 92.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Genoa City | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,300 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,181 | $951 |
| Median household income | $81,213 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 92.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.3% | — |
Who lives in Genoa City
| People | Genoa City | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 89.1% |
Weather in Genoa City
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 12.6°F. About 36.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.1 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Genoa City since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 7, 2008 about 4.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 17 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 22, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 2.90 inches on May 2, 2018.
Severe weather in Walworth County since 1996
Walworth County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 19, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3285: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Walworth County
Walworth County had 45,268 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,949 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Genoa City itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Genoa City
2 public schools with 456 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood Middle | 4-8 | 244 | 12.8 |
| Brookwood Elementary | PK-3 | 212 | 11.2 |
Towns near Genoa City
- Bloomfield, WI3.3 mi · 4,781 people · home $236,100
- Twin Lakes, WI3.6 mi · 6,309 people · home $270,700
- Spring Grove, IL5.6 mi · 5,487 people · home $398,400
- Randall, WI5.8 mi · 3,285 people · home $348,400
- Wheatland, WI6.5 mi · 3,391 people · home $384,600
- Lake Geneva, WI7.6 mi · 8,277 people · home $343,800
- Lyons, WI8.7 mi · 3,648 people · home $315,900
- Linn, WI8.7 mi · 2,687 people · home $537,100
Genoa City questions
Is Genoa City, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Genoa City scores better for retirees than 26% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 31%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Genoa City?
The median owner-occupied home in Genoa City is valued at $241,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,213, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,181 a month.
What is the weather like in Genoa City?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 12.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year and 40.1 inches of snow.
Does Genoa City get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Genoa City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 7, 2008. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)