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About Geneva
Geneva (city, pop. ~13,000) sits at the north end of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes, with a working waterfront, a compact historic downtown, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges on the hill above the lake.



Home prices in Geneva
Home prices in Geneva vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Geneva
- Seneca Lake waterfront and Lakefront Park
- Downtown Geneva historic district and Linden Street
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges campus
- Smith Opera House — restored 1894 theater
- Seneca Lake wine trail (east and west shores)
- Seneca Lake State Park
- Geneva History Museum at the Prouty-Chew House
- Seneca Lake cruises and the lakefront trail
Commuting from Geneva
- Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~45–50 minutes (about 42 miles via NY-14 and the Thruway; approximate).
Schools in Geneva
Public schools: Geneva City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Geneva FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Geneva, NY?
Home prices in Geneva vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Geneva, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~45–50 minutes (about 42 miles via NY-14 and the Thruway; approximate). - Which school district serves Geneva, NY?
Geneva is served by Geneva City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.