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Fairport
  • Suburb of Rochester, NY

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Fairport is a suburb of Rochester with a population of 5,452. Fairport is in Monroe County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Fairport offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fairport there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Fairport and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Fairport are highly rated.

About

About Fairport...
Population
5,452

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$220,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$978
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Fairport Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    0
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    37.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    94.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    322.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    56.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    3%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    18%
  • 65+ years
    21%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Fairport

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$79,637
National
$69,021

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