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Geneva, IL Area Guide

A family-friendly community in Chicago’s western suburbs

Suburb Commuter River Golf Metra Rail Service Safe Low Crime Family Friendly

Forty miles west of Chicago, the city of Geneva is a vibrant and growing community on the banks of the Fox River. Sandwiched between Saint Charles to the north and Batavia to the south, Geneva forms the centerpiece of a thriving tri-cities area in Chicago’s western suburbs, with the three small cities sharing many of the same resources. Geneva’s bustling Downtown district runs along State Street and 1ST Street, with charming vintage storefronts hosting a diverse blend of cafes and specialty shops.

The low crime rate and terrific local schools have helped make Geneva one of the region’s most desirable communities among folks raising families. Peck Farm Park on the east side and numerous golf courses all around town offer great opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. With the Geneva Metrarail station at the center of town, it’s easy to get around the whole Chicagoland area without having to drive.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Geneva, IL is $1,691 for a studio, $1,867 for one bedroom, $2,034 for two bedrooms, and $4,298 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Geneva has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,867/month
808 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Geneva, IL is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

61 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Bikeable

63 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Geneva Middle School North

Public

Grades 6-8

Geneva Middle School South

Public

Grades 6-8

Geneva Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fabyan Forest Preserve
  • Peck Farm Interpretive Center
  • Geneva Park Butterfly House
  • Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
  • LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.