Hobart William Smith Colleges, Geneva NY

Is Geneva, NY (Hobart William Smith Colleges) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe1

Medium4

Low1

Other12

1 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved1

Assault0

Other0

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported gas odor at an equipment business near a highway. Radio traffic indicated a gas main had been struck and there was an active gas leak. Multiple units arrived on scene and confirmed the ongoing leak while a gas company worker was reportedly on the way.	NY-414, Seneca Falls, NY 13148	Fire
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, north Seneca EMS was dispatched for a 68-year-old woman reported to be very weak with a possible severe infection near Kingdom Road and nearby cross streets in the Seneca Falls area after a recent hospital release.	Kingdom Rd, Waterloo, NY 13165	Medical Emergency
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported carbon monoxide alarm at a home near Route 89 and Fayette/Varick Town Line Road in Fayette. The caller reports that everyone is outside and no one appears to be ill.	NY-89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148	Fire
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical services were dispatched for an elderly female with difficulty breathing near Yale Station Road and Goldsmith Road. The patient was reported conscious and experiencing breathing problems.	Yale Station Rd, Geneva, NY 14456	Medical Emergency
Jul 2, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to an automatic fire alarm at a church on Mound Road in Seneca, with the alarm reportedly coming from the southwest hall and nearby rooms.	Leader Rd, Fayette, NY 13065	Fire
Jul 2, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a reported automatic fire alarm at a commercial power equipment business on Route 5 and 20 in Seneca County.	NY-414, Seneca Falls, NY 13148	Fire
Jun 30, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency call was reported near Route 96 and Yellow Tavern Road involving an elderly female who was conscious and breathing, experiencing chest pain, arm pain, and abnormal breathing. Emergency services were dispatched.	NY-96, Waterloo, NY 13165	Medical Emergency
Jun 30, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded near Route 96 and Yellow Tavern Road for an elderly female with chest and arm pain who was conscious and breathing normally.	NY-96, Waterloo, NY 13165	Medical Emergency
Jun 28, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a reported medical emergency involving an unconscious 65-year-old woman at a cheese company near Route 96 in Waterloo. She had reportedly passed out, was possibly having a seizure, had been vomiting, and became unresponsive.	NY-96, Waterloo, NY 13165	Medical Emergency
Jun 27, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical response requested for an elderly woman with abdominal pain near Route 96, close to Yellow Tavern and Dwyck Road. No lights or siren were requested.	NY-96, Waterloo, NY 13165	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$270,025

Average Rent

$2,043

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Hobart William Smith Colleges is a suburban neighborhood in Geneva, New York, with a large college student population.

The median home price is $270,025, and the vacancy rate is relatively high at 14.4%, reflecting seasonal occupancy and student housing dynamics.

SuburbanCollege-CenteredMixed HousingHigh Vacancy

Quick Facts

Suburban Neighborhood	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

Housing includes medium to small single-family homes and apartment complexes, with a mix of owners and renters. Many homes are historic or mid-century.

Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and apartments
Housing Age	Many built no later than 1939, some 1940-1969
Owner vs Renter Occupied	Mixed ownership and rental

What buyers will notice right away

Vacancy rate suggests seasonal or student housing turnover.

Housing stock includes older homes and apartments.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood is heavily influenced by college students, with over 64% enrolled in college.

Popular among college students for walkability and safety.

Neighborhood activity fluctuates with academic calendar.

Student-Centered — High student population shapes the neighborhood's character and rhythm.

College Enrollment	64.6%

Demographics

Sales and Service Occupations	46.1%
Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	38.0%
Clerical, Assistant, Tech Support Occupations	11.2%
Manufacturing and Laborer Occupations	4.2%
Income Level	Above average income
Childhood Poverty Rate	10.0%
Lithuanian Ancestry	2.1%
Scottish Ancestry	4.9%
Italian Language Spoken at Home	15.5%
Top Ancestries	Irish (11.9%), Italian (10.2%), German (9.5%), English (6.1%), Scottish (4.9%)