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Rochester & surrounding areas

Know the town before you choose the house

School districts, tax rates, housing stock, and commute patterns shift meaningfully from one town line to the next. These overviews stick to facts so you can compare fairly.

Rochester, New York skyline and High Falls
Monroe County

City of Rochester

New York's fourth-largest city, on the Genesee River at Lake Ontario. Home to the University of Rochester, RIT nearby, the Eastman School of Music, and a downtown riverfront district.

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Monroe County

Brighton

An inner-ring suburb bordering the city's southeast side, with the Erie Canal path, Buckland Park, and close proximity to the University of Rochester.

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Monroe County

Pittsford

A town and village southeast of Rochester along the Erie Canal, with Schoen Place shops and canal-side dining.

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Monroe County

Henrietta

South of the city, home to Rochester Institute of Technology and a major retail corridor along Jefferson Road.

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Monroe County

Irondequoit

North of the city between Irondequoit Bay and the Genesee River, with Lake Ontario beaches and Durand Eastman Park.

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Monroe County

Greece

The largest suburb by population, northwest of the city, with Lake Ontario shoreline, Braddock Bay, and The Mall at Greece Ridge.

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Monroe County

Gates

Directly west of the city, adjacent to the Greater Rochester International Airport with quick I-490 access.

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Monroe County

Chili

Southwest of Rochester, mixing residential neighborhoods with farmland and Black Creek Park.

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Monroe County

Webster

Northeast of the city along Lake Ontario, with a village center, Webster Park, and lakefront beaches.

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Monroe County

Penfield

East of the city with Irondequoit Creek, Ellison Park access, and Four Corners at the town center.

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Monroe County

Fairport

A canal village within the town of Perinton, known for its lift bridge, Erie Canal path, and village main street.

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Ontario County

Victor

Southeast of Rochester in Ontario County, with Eastview Mall, Ganondagan State Historic Site, and quick Thruway access.

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Community information is provided for general reference only and is compiled from public sources. It is not a recommendation or characterization of any community's residents. Fair housing laws prohibit steering; buyers are encouraged to research schools, taxes, and services independently and to choose the community that fits their own needs.