Geneva, AL

Real estate in Geneva, Alabama is a hot commodity. The city has seen an influx of new residents and businesses in recent years, and the real estate market has responded accordingly. There are plenty of homes for sale in Geneva, as well as condos, townhomes, and single-family homes.

The median home price in Geneva is $209,000. This is higher than the statewide median home price of $173,500 but lower than the national median home price of $247,900. The city's population growth has contributed to this trend; there were only 1,827 residents living in Geneva when it was incorporated in 1984. As of 2016 there were over 8,000 people living here!

There are a number of reasons why people are choosing to live in Geneva. First and foremost is the city's proximity to Birmingham – just 35 miles away – which makes it an ideal place to commute to work or school. Additionally, Geneva offers a variety of amenities that make it a desirable place to live: excellent schools ( Geneva Elementary School ranks #1 out of 129 schools in Jefferson County), plenty of shopping options (including several big box stores like Walmart and Target), and easy access to major highways (I-65 runs right through the center of town).

Despite these advantages, some potential homeowners may be hesitant about buying property here due to concerns about crime rates. In 2016 there were 26 crimes reported per 1,000 residents – which puts Geneva below the state average but above the national average (21 crimes per 1,000 residents). However, overall crime rates have been trending downward since 2010; so while vigilance is still warranted on occasion there's no need to be overly concerned about your safety when making your purchase decision.