Genesee’s story
196 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1830Genesee is settled
GeneseeNY
A town of 1,492, settled in 1830. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Population
1,492
−3.5% since 2010
Median home value
$105K
Census ACS
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
44.9
years
Jobs based here
64
A commuter town
What makes Genesee stand out
The 2 things Genesee does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,492 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
PortvilleClarksvilleBolivarGenesee
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Weather
Forecast →55°
Clear
Tonight L 40°
Local news
All →- Tornado Warning in Western New York: Storm Near Geneseo, 45 mph, Until 8:15 PM EDTForth.News · Sep 2
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Genesee. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Genesee
Most working residents leave Genesee for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Olean (19%), Portville (7%) and Bolivar (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Genesee1%
Olean19%
Portville7%
Bolivar5%
Wellsville5%
16 mi
median commute distance
64
jobs based in Genesee
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
1
paid flood claims since 2021
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Genesee has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 103 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
103″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–34°
Spring32–56°
Summer53–78°
Fall38–59°
Oct 11
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns
Genesee beats the New York average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. New York
1 better17 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Genesee | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 6% |
Olean General Hospital
9.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
15th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Genesee’s public schools outperform 55% of New York districts
The public schools Genesee’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 55% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker-Jordan Christian Academy Private | K–10 | 46 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NY on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Outdoors
1% of Genesee is conserved land
3.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
1%conserved
1%
conserved · 239 of 23,093 acres
3.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Genesee for work
Where Genesee’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
64jobs based in Genesee
1%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Genesee
3 notable people were born in Genesee.
About Genesee
Town in New York, United States
Genesee is a town in Allegany County, New York, United States. The population was 1,653 at the 2020 census. Genesee is in the southwestern corner of the county, southeast of Olean.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1830
- Population
- 1,633
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,906 ft
- Area code
- 585