The Town Files

Geneva, Washington

Community in Whatcom County · population 2,652 (2020 Census)

Map: where Geneva is in WashingtonGeneva
Median home
$801,100
Household income
$142,188
Jan low / Jul high
35° / 75°
Snow a year
3 in
Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
0
Median age
55.5

Geneva is a community of 2,652 people in Whatcom County, Washington. The median home is worth $801,100, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Washington towns, better for retirees than 92% of Washington towns, more upscale than 88% of Washington towns.

Geneva in our rankings:

How Geneva ranks

Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.

Geneva lifestyle rankings vs other Washington townsRetirement92nd pctFamilies85th pctQuiet64th pctWalkability58th pctFirst-time buyersbottomYoung professionals75th pctVibrancy41st pctHip & trendy81st pctCollege town96th pctUpscale88th pctVacation homesbottomSeaside characterbottomCycling81st pctTransitbottomDriving10th pcttypical
The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025).

Homes and cost of living

The median home in Geneva is worth $801,100, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $142,188, which is more affordable than 41% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,795 a month. 92.3% of households own their home.

Geneva vs Whatcom County vs typical Washington townGenevaWhatcom CountyTypical Washington townHome value$801,100$585,800$475,000Household income$142,188$81,784$90,625Monthly rent$1,795$1,555$1,597
Census ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. "Typical town" = median of Washington towns with 500+ people.
HousingGenevaTypical Washington town
Median home value$801,100$475,000
Median rent$1,795$1,597
Median household income$142,188$90,625
Home value ÷ income5.6×5.3×
Homeownership92.3%74.4%
Median year built19811985
Seasonal / vacation homes5.7%—

Who lives in Geneva

PeopleGenevaTypical Washington town
Median age55.540.1
Age 65 and over31.2%17.9%
Under 188.4%—
Bachelor's degree or higher62.8%27.6%
Below the poverty line1.8%8.5%
Veterans7.7%—
Born outside the U.S.3.9%—
Work from home45.3%13.4%
Average commute23.4 min27.1 min
Homes with broadband91.1%93.9%

Weather in Geneva

July highs average 75.1°F and January lows 34.8°F. About 36.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.4 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 43 nights at or below freezing.

Geneva monthly temperatures and precipitation30°40°50°60°70°80°32° freezing48°35°Jan50°35°Feb54°38°Mar59°42°Apr66°46°May70°51°Jun75°54°Jul75°54°Aug69°50°Sep60°44°Oct52°39°Nov47°35°DecPrecipitation (in) · snow (in) in blue4.61.13.10.63.40.52.82.31.61.01.12.03.90.15.70.84.50.3
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals: average daily high and low by month; precipitation and snowfall in inches. Temperatures from the Bellingham 3 Ssw station (5.3 mi away).

Tornadoes, storms and disasters

NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Geneva since 1950.

Severe weather in Whatcom County since 1996

Storm events in Whatcom County since 1996 by typeFlood5Tornado1Lightning1Heavy Rain6Waterspout1Debris Flow1Funnel Cloud1Storm Surge/Tide2
NOAA Storm Events Database, Whatcom County, 1996–2026 (all event types recorded since 1996). 1 deaths recorded.

Whatcom County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.

DeclaredIncidentDeclaration
April 7, 2026FloodDR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
December 12, 2025FloodEM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
January 5, 2022FloodDR-4635: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
April 23, 2020FloodDR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
March 22, 2020BiologicalDR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic

Jobs and pay in Whatcom County

Whatcom County had 93,430 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,174 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Geneva itself the ACS puts it at 12.1%.

Largest industries in Whatcom CountyHealth care & social assistan…13,337 jobs · $66,137Retail10,643 jobs · $42,238Manufacturing8,935 jobs · $79,570Hotels & restaurants8,347 jobs · $28,924Construction7,564 jobs · $86,578Professional & technical serv…4,444 jobs · $93,380
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024, private-sector jobs and average annual pay.
Unemployment rate in Whatcom County, 2000–20230%2%4%6%8%10%2000200420082012201620202023Whatcom 4.3%
Annual average unemployment rate (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics via USDA ERS).

Towns near Geneva

Geneva questions

Is Geneva, Washington a good place to retire?

On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Geneva scores better for retirees than 92% of Washington towns and quieter than 64%. 31.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.5).

How much does a house cost in Geneva?

The median owner-occupied home in Geneva is valued at $801,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $142,188, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is $1,795 a month.

What is the weather like in Geneva?

July highs average 75.1°F and January lows 34.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.0 inches of precipitation a year and 3.4 inches of snow.

Does Geneva get tornadoes?

No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Geneva in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.

How this page is made. Every number comes from public data, matched to Geneva's Census boundary (GEOID 5326420). Comparisons use the median of Washington towns with at least 500 people. Weather comes from the nearest NOAA normals station; storm counts use NOAA tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center. Data snapshot 2026-11-12.