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Genoa, Illinois real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Genoa, IL (DeKalb County) — Census median home value $201,600, county listing prices up about 9.9% over the past year.
Genoa, IL is in DeKalb County, Illinois — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,685, with a median household income of $79,343. Census data puts Genoa's median home value at $201,600 (all owner-occupied homes); DeKalb County's current median listing price runs $379,863, up about 9.9% over the past year.
At a glance
Genoa market snapshot
Population
5,685
Median Household Income
$79,343
Median Home Value (city)
$201,600
Median Listing Price (DeKalb County)
$379,863
Median Gross Rent
$1,004/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+9.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Genoa's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $201,600. Separately, DeKalb County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $379,863. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
DeKalb County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.42% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Genoa has an estimated population of 5,685 and a median household income of $79,343, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Genoa's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Genoa, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Genoa's median home value at $201,600. DeKalb County's current median listing price runs $379,863, up about 9.9% over the past year.
What is the population of Genoa, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Genoa's population at approximately 5,685.
What's the median rent in Genoa, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Genoa at approximately $1,004 per month.
What is the median household income in Genoa, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Genoa at approximately $79,343.
Is the Genoa housing market growing?
DeKalb County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.42% annual change in 2025.
Is Genoa, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Genoa's median home value at about 2.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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