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Your Connection to Rochester, New York and Monroe County
Rochester, NY is situated on the southern shores of Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes. It is about halfway between the cities of Buffalo and Syracuse, New York. Just south of Rochester lies the famous Finger Lakes of New York State.
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Rochester provides a lot of bang for your buck. It has big-city culture, a highly educated population, picturesque scenery, affordable housing and an expanding high-tech job base.
The city of Rochester anchors a 90-mile stretch of Lake Ontario shoreline, which serves as its northern border. Affluent suburbs Pittsford to the south and Webster along the shore are populated with workers from companies such as Kodak, Bausch & Lomb and Xerox. Although it lost many jobs to the Sunbelt in the past few decades, it has now diversified its economy and is adding jobs in health care, food and beverage manufacturing and technology, including alternative energy, as well as in higher education.
“It’s not any one thing growing the economy now; it’s all of these things,” says Mark Peterson, CEO of the Greater Rochester Enterprise, an economic-development organization. Indeed, the Brooking Institution’s MetroMonitor ranked Rochester among the 10 strongest performing metros in the recovery.
Small to midsize technology firms are locating here in part because of the universities, including the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester, which provide a highly educated workforce. And, there is increasingly more for graduates to do, with the city pouring $1 billion into revitalizing its downtown in the next three years.
There’s also the Finger Lakes to the south of Rochester for recreation and wine tasting, plus trails for hikers and bikers, including the towpath of the Erie Canal. It has some of the cleanest air in the country, and a high concentration of physicians and specialists, thanks to the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.
There’s likely no road-rage epidemic here, as commutes are blissfully short, compared to other cities. “I have a 12-minute commute to my downtown office,” Peterson says. “You can work a full day here and still make it home for the soccer game and home for dinner.”
Cons: High state income and property taxes, an aging population in some suburbs and cold winters.
Population: 1.02 million Affordability index: 2.2 Unemployment: 7.72% Job growth: -0.9% Median home price: $115,700 Cost-of-living index: 90.8 Median household income: $52,600 Average commute time: 22.8 minutes Commutes longer than an hour: 3.27%
Pittsford is a beautifully picturesque and quaint village, located on New York State’s iconic and storied Erie Canal a few miles east of Rochester. The original Erie Canal was a towering success that sparked the village’s first expansive growth in 1825. The railroad inspired the next surge, beginning in the 1850’s when tracks were laid on the canal’s north bank. Rail fostered the building of coal sheds and lumber yards, along with a flour mill.
In the late 19th century, Pittsford became the location of country estates. In the 1980’s, the town was one of the first in the country to preserve green space by buying the Development Rights to working farmland. By preserving this green space, real estate values have continued to climb in this very desirable community. Population today is about 30,000 residents.
Pittsford boasts some of the most architecturally significant estate homes, suburban upscale homes and many unique and diverse residential neighborhoods. Many high end custom built homes grace the countryside. The school system is considered to be of the highest quality with two high schools, a middle school, and five elementary schools serving the residents.
Twelve churches/religious establishments, ten parks, five championship country clubs, and two colleges are located within the town limits. The area is further enhanced by the presence of excellent hotels, bed and breakfast establishments, restaurants, pubs and taverns, and a host of other businesses that collectively make Pittsford a magnet for families seeking to relocate and visitors alike.
Today, Pittsford is as much about the future as it is about the past. The Erie Canal is still a monumental attraction because it adds enormously to the quality of life for all and is still a dynamic engine of economic vitality. Visitors to the canal can hike, bike, roller blade, fish, dine canal-side, have an ice cream, rent a canoe, read a book, watch people and boats go by, or take a nap.
The former rail depot and yard, Schoen Place, has been adaptively reused and economically revitalized into an absolutely splendid site of restaurants, shops, boutiques, art galleries, offices, and even canal boat rides aboard the SAM PATCH. Pittsford is one of the best “Canal Towns” in all of New York State.
Located just minutes southeast of Rochester, NY is the Village of Fairport in the town of Perinton. With a population of 6,000, Fairport has been ranked twice as one of the top 100 places to live by Money Magazine and Relocate America. It offers a friendly, rural setting with the convenience of being close to the city of Rochester and other surrounding areas. The town of Perinton, which surrounds the village, has over 45,000 residents.
It is easy to see why Fairport has been recognized as such a desirable place to live because of its charming atmosphere, historic Victorian architecture, nearby parks, unique shops, farmer’s market, restaurants, and of course, its proximity to the Erie Canal.
The Village of Fairport is known as “The Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal.” The Canal and its towpath offer plenty of recreation for people every month of the year -- biking, jogging, canoeing, kayaking, and sightseeing. It also provides a beautiful setting for a BBQ or picnic at one of the nearby parks.
A major attraction for three days every June is Fairport Canal Days, which features over 300 artists, live music including the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and dozens of regional food vendors. Fairport also offers a music and food festival in the summer, a weekly Car Cruz on Tuesdays, and a Thursday concert series. There are other festivals and activities during the non-summer months, including the Scarecrow Festival in October, which is a favorite of the locals and draws crowds by the thousands. There is something for everyone all year-round in this truly lovely “Jewel” of a town.
“Where Life is Worth Living” is the motto for our Webster community. Where better to live and enjoy the magnificent sunsets over Lake Ontario or the waterfront activities including canoeing, sailing, fishing and swimming on Irondequoit Bay? Webster is fortunate to be the fastest growing suburb in Monroe County. Housing is affordable, shopping is diverse and accessible, and activities for couples, families, seniors and singles abound in our exceptional Parks and Recreation Department. Excellent schools, excellent dining, beautiful public parks - and less than fifteen minutes from the center of Rochester make Webster more than appealing!
Founded in 1840, less than three years after Daniel Webster spoke publically about the economy, local farmers from North Penfield petitioned the state legislature for separate town status from Penfield and named the new town in his honor. From an initial population of 2,235 residents, Webster has grown to over 40,000!
The Town and Village of Webster proudly recognize our schools: 7 public elementary, 3 private elementary, 2 middle schools and 2 high schools, and our dedication to our sports programs! Webster was awarded the title of # 1 Sports Town in NY by Sports Illustrated in May 2005! We enjoy two lighted stadiums, a hockey/soccer complex, indoor track and Olympic size indoor pool!
Having our own Police Department, Town Hall, and an exceptional Public Library adds to the overall safety, comfort and well-being of our residents. As we continue to grow, we still maintain a “small town” ambiance and sense of community. Whether you’re young or old, there is always something to do or someplace to go to thoroughly enjoy the spirit of Webster!
Hilton, New York is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Rochester NY. It is nestled below Lake Ontario, and features both lakefront property and small village living.
If it is land you seek, large parcels of 10 or more acres are readily available at reasonable prices. The rich agricultural history is celebrated each year at the annual Apple Fest each fall, and orchards are still a common site throughout the area. Hilton also boasts one of the largest corn mazes (over 20 acres) every year.
Hilton benefits from its proximity to shopping areas in the town of Greece and its rural flavor, where hunting is still a time-honored pastime each fall.
The Hilton/Parma area offers a unique blend of housing options, from the older village homes to palatial lakeside estates. In the Greater Parma area, there is also a wide variety of homes - from turn-of-the-century farmhouses to more modern contemporary blends.
Hilton boasts a population of over 6,400 residents.
Brighton is located east of Rochester in Monroe County. In the year 1814 the New York State legislature divided the Town of Smallwood into two sections…that of Pittsford and Brighton. Today the Town of Brighton is recognized as one of the finest, most attractive residential towns in Monroe County. Population is 34,765.
Residents enjoy nationally-ranked public schools, thriving businesses, parks and restaurants. Brighton is the third smallest town in Monroe County.
The town is also the home of numerous churches, synagogues and one of the highest ranked school systems in Monroe County.
Brighton is minutes to the city of Rochester, shopping malls and parks. No more than three miles wide, the town stretches in a crescent shape from the northeast corner of the Genesee River.
The Historic charm, renowned schools and expansive parks make Brighton one of the finest places in New York State to work, play and raise a family.
With a population just around 30,000 the Town of Gates became part of Monroe County in 1821. Currently, Gates is only 15.06 square miles and is considered the smallest geographical town within Monroe County. In 1963 Gates celebrated its 150th Birthday and during this celebration it adopted the colors blue and gold and the logo “County Cornerstone” which represents the expansion of other towns from land that was once part of Gates.
Centrally located in Monroe County, the Town of Gates has access to various shopping centers, theaters, recreational facilities, parks and schools. In addition, the Town of Gates offers affordable housing and stable taxes which are ideal for families. There are indoor sports facilities with recreational programs for youth and adults. Cinemark’s Tinseltown and Imax theaters are also enjoyable for young and the young at heart. For those who enjoy the outdoors and golf, The Brooklea Country Club offers a challenging 18 hole golf course as well as a newly remodeled clubhouse which is ideal for indoor or outdoor gatherings.
An historical attraction is the Hinchey House. William Hinchey and his family were one of the very first settlers of Gates. Mr. Hinchey became very active in the community, church and public services. In 1829, he held the very first town meeting in his home. The Hinchey House, now known as the “Hinchey Homestead,” is owned and managed by the Gates Historical Society and is the only site in the town on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Town of Gates has grown as a community over the years with expanded business opportunities. Rochester Technology Park and Elmgrove Crossings has over 500 acres of industrial space available for business development.
A town, a suburb and the country all rolled into a wonderful Westside community. Chili is a town of about 40 square miles consisting of two town centers: Chili and North Chili. It is serviced by four excellent school systems, two private schools and a well known private college: Roberts Wesleyan College.
There are wonderful suburban neighborhoods with diverse housing stock ranging from circa 1800’s to new builds. Quaint one thousand square feet Cape Cods to four thousand square feet Contemporary new homes. Prices on homes run from the $80,000 to close to a million dollars, with suburban lots to multi-acre parcels and farms.
Chili is a town of many services, great community events, good schools and all the shopping you need making it a great choice for homeownership. Speaking of shopping! The area’s major supermarket chain, Wegmans, locates its corporate offices, food centers and employee service operations in Chili.
The town of Chili is located only minutes away from Rochester center city by expressway. Chili has eight town parks, one County Park, two museums, two public golf courses, two boat launches and opportunities for classical music and theater at the Roberts Wesleyan College cultural and performing arts center.
Chili has experienced steady growth in population and economic development during recent years. Chili has a population of about 30,000. The major school system in the town recently completed a fifty-six million dollar addition with state-of-the-art Science facilities and classrooms, indoor and outdoor athletic facilities and classroom and technology upgrades.
Chili is a great place to live, work and recreate.
Henrietta, New YorkHenrietta is named after Henrietta Laura Pulteney, Countess of Bath. Her father was instrumental in founding Henrietta.
Originally a farming community, the town attracted many settlers. One was Antoinette Brown Blackwell, born and educated in Henrietta. In 1813 Antoinette became the first female ordained minister in the United States.
Henrietta’s location has attracted businesses such as the Delphi research center and the Marketplace Mall for shopping as well as many small plazas offering a wide variety of products and services. Henrietta boasts about 43,000 residents.
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) moved to Henrietta in 1968 and now its large campus serves not only students but the community at large. RIT developed Park Point as a mixed-use area opening in 2008. Park Point boasts Barnes and Nobles book store, apartments, and restaurants. The town of Henrietta has embraced this development and widely supports it. The National Institute for the deaf is also located on RIT’s campus. University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital and Monroe Community College all compliment the Henrietta area as well.
Henrietta has made a commitment to maintaining green space evident in its parks. These include Tinker Homestead, Tinker Nature Park, Veterans Memorial Park and others located throughout the town. Henrietta also left an area available for walking called the Lehigh Walking trail.
Henrietta boasts affordable single family homes, upscale living, new homes, town houses and Planned Unit Developments. These PUD units were brought about by the need for maintaining services at affordable dollars to the community. In New York State, Henrietta has it all and does it with hometown charm. Consider yourself a friend when you are in Henrietta.
“Everything is Close”, is the style of living in the Town of Greece; schools, shopping, hospitals, employment, parks and recreation all in one community.
The Town of Greece, incorporated in 1822, is situated between the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario and the Erie Canal in Northwestern Monroe County. Greece is the largest town in Monroe County with over 93,000 residents. The northern border has approximately 8 miles of shoreline on Lake Ontario where there are many opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming in Lake Ontario or in the many ponds of the Greece area. The town also features 18 different parks for recreation including soccer, baseball, basketball, football, frisbee golf, hiking and many other sports.
The Town of Greece originally was a farming community but today the town is a residential community with home values ranging from $40,000 to $400,000. The Greece School District educates over 13,000 students each year and has 4 separate high schools excelling each year in sports, academics and the arts.
Shopping is convenient in the Town of Greece at The Mall at Greece Ridge, a 1.6 million square foot retail center.
Greece residents have easy driving access to Rochester center city in about 12 minutes via the Route 390 expressway.
Irondequoit, New YorkIrondequoit (pronounced: i-ron-de-coyt) is a name derived from the Iroquois Indian tribe. It means “Where the Land and Waters Meet”. Its geography is unique in that there are three bodies of water which border the town: the Genesee River, Lake Ontario and Irondequoit Bay. The town was founded in 1839 and has a rich farming history, well known for its peach crops. Over the years Irondequoit has been developed as a tourist and vacation area for Rochester city residents – mainly attracted to its three bodies of water. The area was once called the “Coney Island” of upstate New York. Just a few of the area attractions include: Durand-Eastman Park (featuring Durand Beach, hiking trails, picnic areas, and a fine public golf course), Seneca Park (featuring a complete Zoo), Seabreeze Amusement Park, and the country’s oldest miniature golf course, Parkside Whispering Pines, listed in the National Register of Historic Places!
Today the town is a developed northern suburb of Rochester which features two award-winning school districts, diverse businesses, several shopping and restaurant locations, and mature residential neighborhoods. Several neighborhoods feature playgrounds for children. Irondequoit neighborhoods offer a wide variety of home styles as well as vintages with incredible value! The town is well-known to suit first-time home buyers seeking value and a quality education for their children. Irondequoit residents have a saying: “You can get a lot of house for your money!”
As of the 2010 census, there were approximately 51,692 residents with a median household income of $45,276 and median family income of $55,943. Through 2008 the median home sale price was $107,000, an increase of 2% from the prior year.
Irondequoit is truly a destination for people looking for a place to live, work and play!
Spencerport is located approximately 10 miles from the City of Rochester. It is a historical Erie Canal village located in the town of Ogden. Spencerport and Ogden offer a wide variety of housing options. For those who prefer older homes, Spencerport and Ogden offer many Victorians, post WWII Cape Cods, and charming Farmhouses. For those who prefer modern homes, there are many stately executive homes and recent real estate developments including village townhouses and single family homes. As an added attraction, the village of Spencerport has municipal electric which makes utility costs very economical.
The Spencerport/Ogden community is quite robust! There are many annual community festivals including the Spencerport Canal Days, Christmas on the Canal and several village parades held throughout the year. For recreation there are numerous parks located within minutes of the village. The canal itself is a focal point offering miles of canal side paths for walking, running and biking. The village also has a boat launch and the historic lift bridge for those who wish to travel on the historic Erie Canal.
With a combined population of over 18,000 people and the recent expansion of the I-531 expressway, Spencerport and Ogden are only 15 minutes from the heart of Rochester. Spencerport is a quintessential upstate (Western New York) town offering an attractive blend of old historic, new and modern, big and small, sophisticated and simple, ideal for anyone looking to plant roots in a vital region with a storied history.
Penfield was incorporated in 1810 by its proprietor, Daniel Penfield. Penfield began as a milling town, with Daniel Penfield building the first mill in 1800 and then rapidly building many more. Early settlers were encouraged by Mr. Penfield’s policy of accepting wheat and other farm products for his mills in lieu of mortgage payments until a farmer became established. After 1840 milling declined in Penfield as milling interests were developed along the Genesee River in nearby Rochester.
A mill on Blossom Road, the Daisy Flour Mill, produced flour and grain products until 1972. It is the only mill structure still standing in Penfield today. It is a Penfield Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Penfield’s motto is “A Town of Planned Progress”. Penfield is a town with approximately 37.9 square miles. Penfield population was 36,242 at the 2010 census with the median income for a household being $63,223 and the median income per family $74,959. Median home values are approximately $193,491 with a good representation of older homes and new homes still being built.
Major companies in Penfield include Paychex, founded by B. Thomas Golisano. Mr. Golisano is a major philanthropist, founding the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation in 1985, which awards grants to organizations dedicated to providing opportunities for those with disabilities and offering support to their families. Golisano has donated over 6% of his net worth ($1.3 billion) to charity. He has made major donations to fund health care and leading educational centers.
The Penfield school system is considered excellent with a mix of public and private schools. The district was included by the American Music Conference in its list, the 2006 Best 100 Communities for Music Education. The town also boasts many beautiful parks, 2 private country clubs and two very challenging public golf courses. Pen-Rec offers many recreational opportunities for both youth and adults.
Penfield residents have easy driving access to Rochester center city via the Route 490 expressway.
Living Here: a publication printed every year by Democrat and Chronicle and is a great resourcehttp://www.democratandchronicle.com/section/LIVINGHERE/Living-Here
Monroe Countyhttp://www.monroecounty.gov
City of Rochester, New Yorkhttp://www.cityofrochester.gov
Saint John Fisher Golf Coursehttp://www.golfable.com/golfcourses/courses/Pittsford_NY_Saint_John_Fisher_Golf_Course
Salmon Creek Country Clubhttp://www.golfable.com/golfcourses/courses/Spencerport_NY_Salmon_Creek_Country_Club
Shadow Lake Golf & Racquet Club – Executive Coursehttp://www.golfable.com/golfcourses/courses/Penfield_NY_Shadow_Lake_Golf_and_Racquet_Club_Executive_Course
Shadow Lake Golf & Racquet Club – Main Coursehttp://www.golfable.com/golfcourses/courses/Penfield_NY_Shadow_Lake_Golf_and_Racquet_Club_Main_Course
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