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Geneseo, NY

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Experience small-town charm wrapped in stunning natural beauty

Scenic Historic Rural Charming Lush Riverside Peaceful Welcoming Vibrant

Geneseo rests in the Genesee Valley and western Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. Brimming with natural beauty, Geneseo exudes a small, college-town atmosphere in a stunning landscape. The Genesee River and nearby Conesus Lake lend to the town’s beautiful scenery in addition to an array of outdoor activities.

Geneseo contains a rich heritage dating back to the 18th century. Geneseo’s Main Street District is a testament to its extensive history, containing a 150-year-old library, a restored vintage movie theater, 19th-century houses, ornate churches, museums, galleries, shops, and restaurants. SUNY at Geneseo is the pride of Geneseo, contributing a variety of cultural and athletic events to the community.

Geneseo boasts unique attractions like the Wadsworth Homestead, National Warplane Museum, and Deer Run Winery. Letchwork State Park, home to the Grand Canyon of the East, is just minutes away as well. Should you crave the bustle of a larger city, you can take a 30-minute drive to Rochester or a one-hour drive to Buffalo.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Geneseo, NY is $1,350 for one bedroom, $1,710 for two bedrooms, and $2,077 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Geneseo has increased by 5.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,350/month
828 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Geneseo Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

373 Students

2
out of 10

Geneseo Middle School High School

Public

Grades 6-12

465 Students

6
out of 10

Geneseo Middle School High School

Public

Grades 6-12

465 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Twin Cedars Environmental Area
  • Conesus Lake Boat Launch
  • Sonyea State Forest

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester 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 2025.