
Is Geneseo, NY (Cottonwood Cove / Long Point Cove) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Geneseo, NY - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
8 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a commercial burglar alarm at a community church on Spring Street in the village of Livonia, possibly in a children’s room area. After a keyholder was contacted and asked to cancel, responding units were advised the call was canceled. | Church St, Livonia, NY 14487 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a possible suspicious person or welfare check near Big Tree Road, where a man was reportedly looking for his own car. | Big Tree Rd, Lakeville, NY 14480 | Suspicious Person |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to Canisius Lake Nursing Home near Big Tree Road in Livonia for a 100-year-old female who fell about a week ago and is now reported to have a fractured leg. | Big Tree Rd, Livonia, NY 14487 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a sheriff’s unit was sent to the area of Ward Avenue and West Avenue in Livonia for a reported parking complaint. | West Ave & Ward Ave, Livonia, NY 14487 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies respond to a priority traffic complaint about a white Ford pickup involved in an apparent road rage incident near Hill Road, traveling toward Exit 9 on Lakeville Road. The caller reported the occupant was throwing bottles out of the vehicle. | Lakeville Rd, Avon, NY 14414 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to the area of West Lake Road and Gray Shores Road near Conesus Lake for a report of a tree leaning on utility wires but not blocking the roadway. | Gray Shores, Conesus Lake, NY 14487 | Road Closure |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance and advanced life support responded near Green Village Drive off Plank Road in Livonia for a reported 77-year-old woman with chest pain and difficulty breathing. Another unit was sent to check West Lake Road near Gray Shores Road for a tree leaning on utility wires that was not blocking the road. | Green Village Dr, Lima, NY 14485 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 15, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency may involve a 60-year-old male at the Walmart break room near Veteran Drive who was seizing and bleeding after striking his head. Responders arrived and report he is out of the seizure but not alert. | Veteran Dr, Geneseo, NY 14454 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 15, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible dangerous road condition near Reservoir Road involving at least one other vehicle on the roadway. | Reservoir Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454 | Traffic |
| Jul 15, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond to a possible overdose involving an adult man near the auto center of a large retail store in the village of Geneseo. Medical crews are asked to stage for law enforcement and provide advanced life support. | Veteran Dr, Geneseo, NY 14454 | Medical Emergency |
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Overview of Cottonwood Cove / Long Point Cove
This remote neighborhood in Geneseo, NY, has a median home price of $335,031, less expensive than most New York neighborhoods.
Vacancy rates are high at 18.2%, with a significant portion of housing seasonally occupied.
Quick Facts
| Retiree Friendly | Yes |
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Housing market and real estate character
Housing consists mainly of owner-occupied small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes, many built since 2000.
| Owner Occupied Rate | |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Small to medium single-family homes and apartments |
| Housing Age | Many homes built 2000 or later, some 1970-1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
Families and Lifestyle
Cottonwood Cove / Long Point Cove is a lower-middle income neighborhood with a notable retiree population and diverse occupations.
| Children Below Poverty Line | 20.9% |
|---|---|
| Executive/Professional Occupations | 57.6% |
Demographics
| Executive/Professional Share | 57.6 |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 20.9 |
| Top Languages | ["English (95.7%)","Italian (17.8%)","Polish"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["German (24.7%)","English (20.9%)","Italian (15.9%)","Irish (10.0%)","Polish (7.5%)","Canadian (1.1%)","French (6.9%)"] |
Commute
Residents mostly have short commutes and primarily drive alone to work, with a notable share biking.
Cottonwood Cove / Long Point Cove residents enjoy short commutes with a high rate of bicycle commuting and car use.
| Main Commute Time | Under 15 minutes (35.5%) |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 75.3 |
| Carpool Rate | 6.8 |
| Bicycle Commute Rate | 2.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Cottonwood Cove / Long Point Cove?
The median home price is $335,031.
Is this neighborhood retiree-friendly?
Yes, it is more retiree-friendly than 99.7% of New York neighborhoods.