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Suburb of Rochester, NY
Current Resident: I love how quiet yet close to everything our neighborhood is. Friendly neighbors and great streets for walking dogs.... Read 81 reviews
Population 36,986
#1 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
Suburb of Rochester, NY,
81 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love how quiet yet close to everything our neighborhood is. Friendly neighbors and great streets for walking dogs..
I love how quiet yet close to everything our neighborhood is. Friendly neighbors and great streets for walking dogs..
Read 81 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 36,986,
Current Resident: I love everything about Fairport! It is a beautiful suburb surrounded by other towns and a city. The public schools have great athletics, music programs, theater programs, and academics. I lived there up until college and I plan on returning to a suburb of Rochester after I graduate!... Read 37 reviews
Population 5,452
#2 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
37 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love everything about Fairport! It is a beautiful suburb surrounded by other towns and a city. The public schools have great athletics, music programs, theater programs, and academics. I lived....
I love everything about Fairport! It is a beautiful suburb surrounded by other towns and a city. The public schools have great athletics, music programs, theater programs, and academics. I lived....
Read 37 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 5,452,
Town in New York
Current Resident: Honeoye Falls can be described as the perfect small town from a movie. For the most part, everyone knows and loves each other. The community is extremely supportive and helpful. Whenever there is a significant event, such as a big game, concert, musical, you name it- if everyone from the community isn't there, they're following it online/newspaper or they are donating time or money to show their support. There are rarely any problems in this town, and I have rarely met someone unfriendly that lives there. It is a relatively wealthy area, and although people are definitely not snobby, some are sheltered or seem privileged. The town itself is small and would seem quiet, but if there is not a fun event taking place (usually once a week) there is always something exciting to do if you are willing to look for it. There is also not much diversity in the area. However, you will not find a more loyal, safe, friendly, beautiful town than Honeoye Falls.... Read 9 reviews
Population 2,779
#3 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
Town in New York,
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Honeoye Falls can be described as the perfect small town from a movie. For the most part, everyone knows and loves each other. The community is extremely supportive and helpful. Whenever there is a....
Honeoye Falls can be described as the perfect small town from a movie. For the most part, everyone knows and loves each other. The community is extremely supportive and helpful. Whenever there is a....
Read 9 reviews.
Population: 2,779,
Dulles, VA•
Private School•
PK, K-12
Parent: We have been parents here at Fairfax Christian for the past three years. We now have a child in each level of the school, lower, middle and high school. The school kept our children safe and in school during the tumultuous time of the pandemic and we will be forever grateful. We have been blessed with teachers who are attentive and care about the character and education of our children. The challenging curriculum, diverse student population and a Christian education will keep our family at Fairfax Christian.... Read 40 reviews
Students 276
Student-teacher ratio 6:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
DULLES, VA,
PK, K-12,
40 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We have been parents here at Fairfax Christian for the past three years. We now have a child in each level of the school, lower, middle and high school. The school kept our children safe and in....
We have been parents here at Fairfax Christian for the past three years. We now have a child in each level of the school, lower, middle and high school. The school kept our children safe and in....
Read 40 reviews.
Students: 276,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
Current Resident: The one most important thing I like about Irondequoit is the schools. Eastridge Senior High School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school and it offers many opportunities to the students who attend there. That high school also offers different programs like Project Lead The Way (PLTW) and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). With programs such as these and very nice students, I believe that many families would LOVE to move here based off of the schools itself!... Read 100 reviews
Population 51,054
#4 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
100 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The one most important thing I like about Irondequoit is the schools. Eastridge Senior High School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school and it offers many opportunities to the students who....
The one most important thing I like about Irondequoit is the schools. Eastridge Senior High School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school and it offers many opportunities to the students who....
Read 100 reviews.
Population: 51,054,
Niche User: You don't see much crime here, it's a pretty quiet part of Rochester. The last major crime was a non-fatal domestic shooting about a year and a half ago.... Read 21 reviews
Population 9,494
#5 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
21 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says You don't see much crime here, it's a pretty quiet part of Rochester. The last major crime was a non-fatal domestic shooting about a year and a half ago..
You don't see much crime here, it's a pretty quiet part of Rochester. The last major crime was a non-fatal domestic shooting about a year and a half ago..
Read 21 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 9,494,
Current Resident: Small city located near Canandaigua Lake, this community is easy to navigate through (even rush hour isn't awful) as well as enjoying summer and winter activities. Public schools are pretty good. Neighborhoods are friendly. Sonnenberg is amazing!... Read 18 reviews
Population 10,563
#6 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Small city located near Canandaigua Lake, this community is easy to navigate through (even rush hour isn't awful) as well as enjoying summer and winter activities. Public schools are pretty good. ....
Small city located near Canandaigua Lake, this community is easy to navigate through (even rush hour isn't awful) as well as enjoying summer and winter activities. Public schools are pretty good. ....
Read 18 reviews.
Population: 10,563,
Current Resident: I love the town of Spencerport. I grew up here and went to Spencerport Central Schools. It is such a cute town with many small businesses to support. I do wish though that there was a little bit more to do in town, as there are some businesses that are not utilized by those who live in the area. The canal is extremely popular and used daily when the weather gets nice. There are some coffee shops and restaurants that are liked by many. The scenery is beautiful throughout the town and the entire vibe of Spencerport makes me happy. I have enjoyed my time living here and would recommend it to anyone.... Read 17 reviews
Population 3,689
#7 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the town of Spencerport. I grew up here and went to Spencerport Central Schools. It is such a cute town with many small businesses to support. I do wish though that there was a little bit more....
I love the town of Spencerport. I grew up here and went to Spencerport Central Schools. It is such a cute town with many small businesses to support. I do wish though that there was a little bit more....
Read 17 reviews.
Population: 3,689,
Current Resident: We have lived in East Rochester for five years and love it. It is a small community and we're renting at the edge of town. Everything is close, whether in town, or via Route 490 that runs past the village. Anything you need is nearby, rent is definitely reasonable for New York state. And Leo's Bakery....reason enough to live here!... Read 13 reviews
Population 6,348
#8 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
13 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says We have lived in East Rochester for five years and love it. It is a small community and we're renting at the edge of town. Everything is close, whether in town, or via Route 490 that runs past the....
We have lived in East Rochester for five years and love it. It is a small community and we're renting at the edge of town. Everything is close, whether in town, or via Route 490 that runs past the....
Read 13 reviews.
Population: 6,348,
Current Resident: I have lived in Churchville my entire life. I love the small town feel and plan to live in a similar style town in my future. What I like most about Churchville is the sense of community. Everyone you meet is friendly and willing to lend a hand if needed - whether it be shoveling your driveway in the winter or making sure you get your garbage can back when it flies away in the wind. I also believe that Churchville has some of the best schools around! The Churchville-Chili School District has offered me an excellent educational foundation for my future. In addition, Churchville has the cutest small shops and restaurants on Main Street that offer a wide variety of foods and activities for all ages. Churchville is also a comfortable distance away from the city of Rochester and bigger towns, such as Chili, that accommodate all of your needs without being right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of more populated areas. I consider myself lucky to have grown up in such a great town.... Read 31 reviews
Population 2,077
#9 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
31 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Churchville my entire life. I love the small town feel and plan to live in a similar style town in my future. What I like most about Churchville is the sense of community. Everyone....
I have lived in Churchville my entire life. I love the small town feel and plan to live in a similar style town in my future. What I like most about Churchville is the sense of community. Everyone....
Read 31 reviews.
Population: 2,077,
Current Resident: I have lived in the town of Brockport my entire life. Brockport is a moderately sized suburban town with a plethora of grocery stores, fast food restaurants, clothing stores, servicing facilities, doctors' offices, and much more. Brockport has always been a very safe and supportive community that I love. All necessities are available within the town, you never need to travel far. We have plenty of community programs available to all. The public school is very professional and provides a great learning environment.... Read 50 reviews
Population 7,246
#10 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
50 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in the town of Brockport my entire life. Brockport is a moderately sized suburban town with a plethora of grocery stores, fast food restaurants, clothing stores, servicing facilities,....
I have lived in the town of Brockport my entire life. Brockport is a moderately sized suburban town with a plethora of grocery stores, fast food restaurants, clothing stores, servicing facilities,....
Read 50 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 7,246,
Current Resident: Very small town, and everyone knows everyone. Easy to befriend neighbors, and store, school, and restaurant all within walking distance.... Read 2 reviews
Population 1,507
#11 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Very small town, and everyone knows everyone. Easy to befriend neighbors, and store, school, and restaurant all within walking distance..
Very small town, and everyone knows everyone. Easy to befriend neighbors, and store, school, and restaurant all within walking distance..
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 1,507,
Current Resident: I’ve been living here for 12 years. Scottsville a quiet, beautiful village. Our experience with the school system has been positive. People are friendly and concerned in general. I highly recommend moving here.... Read 16 reviews
Population 2,281
#12 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I’ve been living here for 12 years. Scottsville a quiet, beautiful village. Our experience with the school system has been positive. People are friendly and concerned in general. I highly recommend....
I’ve been living here for 12 years. Scottsville a quiet, beautiful village. Our experience with the school system has been positive. People are friendly and concerned in general. I highly recommend....
Read 16 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 2,281,
Current Resident: If I could only live in one place for the rest of my life, it would be Hilton, NY. I live in Hilton, as well as work at the Hilton Family Restaurant off of Main Street. Hilton has a rich history, having been settled and then rebuilt by hard working hands after the 1965 fire. The people are friendly, and will welcome you with open arms. Hilton's yearly celebratory occasions include the Apple Fest and Carnival. Being a resident for the majority of my life, I can assure you that although the town of Hilton is small, its influence and personality are larger than life.... Read 32 reviews
Population 6,015
#13 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
32 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says If I could only live in one place for the rest of my life, it would be Hilton, NY. I live in Hilton, as well as work at the Hilton Family Restaurant off of Main Street. Hilton has a rich history,....
If I could only live in one place for the rest of my life, it would be Hilton, NY. I live in Hilton, as well as work at the Hilton Family Restaurant off of Main Street. Hilton has a rich history,....
Read 32 reviews.
Population: 6,015,
Current Resident: If you like a small town, with friendly neighbors its the perfect place. There are trails to walk on, with fitness stations along the walk. A dog park to enjoy with your furry friends. Walking distance to stores and restaurants. Crime rates are low, and kids are safe to play at the parks. The parks offer baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball court, pavilion, and a park. This is a great small town, with a small school with graduating class of about 50 to 70 people. The down fall would be that other than the parks and trails there isnt much in the town it's self. However, your not far from other bigger town with more such as Victor and Canandaigua.... Read 2 reviews
Population 1,831
#14 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says If you like a small town, with friendly neighbors its the perfect place. There are trails to walk on, with fitness stations along the walk. A dog park to enjoy with your furry friends. Walking....
If you like a small town, with friendly neighbors its the perfect place. There are trails to walk on, with fitness stations along the walk. A dog park to enjoy with your furry friends. Walking....
Population: 1,831,
Current Resident: Clifton Springs is a nice, quiet, and conservative town. It's very old-fashioned and traditional. There aren't many shops here and what shops we do have close early. This is a good town for young families. Most people who live here have lived here for generations. The houses are charming but many run down. There is not much diversity here. It's also a pretty secluded location, with it taking about 20 minutes to get to familiar stores. But the outdoors and nature of the town are beautiful and more than make up for it.... Read 4 reviews
Population 1,954
#15 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Clifton Springs is a nice, quiet, and conservative town. It's very old-fashioned and traditional. There aren't many shops here and what shops we do have close early. This is a good town for young....
Clifton Springs is a nice, quiet, and conservative town. It's very old-fashioned and traditional. There aren't many shops here and what shops we do have close early. This is a good town for young....
Read 4 reviews.
Population: 1,954,
Population 1,960
#16 Best Suburbs to Live in Rochester Area.
Population: 1,960,
Current Resident: Newark is a hidden gem on the northern edge of the Finger Lakes region. Home to the Wide Waters of the Erie Canal, this is the widest section of the whole canal! Plenty of shopping and restaurants, with one of the original Wegman’s location. Affordable cost of living and an engaged local community. Has experienced a drop off in the last 50 years due to basic Rust Belt dynamics. Not far from the NYS thruway but the canal is not the resource is once was. The town was recently awarded a $10 Million grant from NYS for urban development. Plenty of room to grow in this historic Western NY town!... Read 38 reviews
Population 9,049
38 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Newark is a hidden gem on the northern edge of the Finger Lakes region. Home to the Wide Waters of the Erie Canal, this is the widest section of the whole canal! Plenty of shopping and restaurants,....
Newark is a hidden gem on the northern edge of the Finger Lakes region. Home to the Wide Waters of the Erie Canal, this is the widest section of the whole canal! Plenty of shopping and restaurants,....
Read 38 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 9,049,
Current Resident: It is a small, home town where everyone knows everyone and people are willing to help each other. The schools are relatively small which allows administrators and teachers to get to know all of the students. There are plenty of nearby shopping centers and restaurants. Ontario is close enough to the city to go there, but far enough away to avoid the traffic and noise of a loud city. The town hosts a lot of family-friendly events and you are right on Lake Ontario. It is a nice place to start a family.... Read 6 reviews
Population 1,932
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It is a small, home town where everyone knows everyone and people are willing to help each other. The schools are relatively small which allows administrators and teachers to get to know all of the....
It is a small, home town where everyone knows everyone and people are willing to help each other. The schools are relatively small which allows administrators and teachers to get to know all of the....
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 1,932,
Current Resident: The Town of Pittsford is most highly noted for its thriving school district and outdoor scenery. Pittsford Mendon High School and Pittsford Sutherland High School, the two local high schools, have been nationally recognized for their academic and athletic success. The schools are also tied closely with the community, through sports and extracurricular engagement. In addition, New York State's historic Erie Canal runs directly through the town village, providing a scenic waterfront venue for biking, paddling, shopping, and more. Although, rising property taxes in the village have limited the success of small businesses in the long term. Despite this, community engagement in local government meetings has contributed to an overall sense of peace and unity within Pittsford. While residential areas have expanded and increased in number, outdoor preservation has been prioritized, resulting in a connected community that values the outdoors and natural landscape of the Finger Lakes Region.... Read 91 reviews
Population 30,364
91 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The Town of Pittsford is most highly noted for its thriving school district and outdoor scenery. Pittsford Mendon High School and Pittsford Sutherland High School, the two local high schools, have....
The Town of Pittsford is most highly noted for its thriving school district and outdoor scenery. Pittsford Mendon High School and Pittsford Sutherland High School, the two local high schools, have....
Read 91 reviews.
Population: 30,364,
Current Resident: Mendon is an adorable small town. It is safe, beautiful, clean, and features plenty to do. There are several incredible restaurants, including the Cottage Hotel, Black Horse Bistro, and Mendon 64. There is a market for all of your everyday needs. My favorite thing about Mendon is the beautiful Mendon Ponds park. If you love small town life, but don't want to sacrifice the quality in dining that the city has to offer, or give up the lovely nature of living out in the country, Mendon is the perfect balance of all three.... Read 10 reviews
Population 9,126
10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Mendon is an adorable small town. It is safe, beautiful, clean, and features plenty to do. There are several incredible restaurants, including the Cottage Hotel, Black Horse Bistro, and Mendon 64.....
Mendon is an adorable small town. It is safe, beautiful, clean, and features plenty to do. There are several incredible restaurants, including the Cottage Hotel, Black Horse Bistro, and Mendon 64.....
Read 10 reviews.
Population: 9,126,
Current Resident: I like that everything essential is around the corner, like hospitals, grocery stores, gas stations, schools and also bus stops. It is a quiet and safe neighborhood. We are surrounded by nature too, it is a good balance between city and rural. You can be walking safe at night. Neighbors are friendly. We have entertaining places also around, cinema, arcade places, malls. And I like the fact we have libraries in almost every neighborhood so we do not need to go as far to find what we are looking for. We have also some pharmacies around and convenience stores. What I like the most are the parks, it is almost like you find one each block. Either you find one around or you live in between a park. It is comforting to be surrounded by trees and nature, it is a good way to keep you in a good mood, to be connected to your environment. A very important thing is also we have all of the services required in a home like garbage collection, reciclying, heat, etc. We have never had any problem here!... Read 91 reviews
Population 46,327
91 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I like that everything essential is around the corner, like hospitals, grocery stores, gas stations, schools and also bus stops. It is a quiet and safe neighborhood. We are surrounded by nature too,....
I like that everything essential is around the corner, like hospitals, grocery stores, gas stations, schools and also bus stops. It is a quiet and safe neighborhood. We are surrounded by nature too,....
Population: 46,327,
Current Resident: Overall, great place to grow up. I lived on the county boarder, so I got the best of all worlds - Perinton electric, Victor Schools, rural surroundings, and minutes away from the mall and highways.... Read 49 reviews
Population 47,378
49 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Overall, great place to grow up. I lived on the county boarder, so I got the best of all worlds - Perinton electric, Victor Schools, rural surroundings, and minutes away from the mall and highways..
Overall, great place to grow up. I lived on the county boarder, so I got the best of all worlds - Perinton electric, Victor Schools, rural surroundings, and minutes away from the mall and highways..
Read 49 reviews.
Population: 47,378,
Current Resident: Great place to live and grow up. There are lots of opportunities for outdoor activities, and the parks are enjoyable. The village is cute and they have community events. The school district was very good and offered lots of athletic and music opportunities.... Read 33 reviews
Population 15,779
33 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great place to live and grow up. There are lots of opportunities for outdoor activities, and the parks are enjoyable. The village is cute and they have community events. The school district was very....
Great place to live and grow up. There are lots of opportunities for outdoor activities, and the parks are enjoyable. The village is cute and they have community events. The school district was very....
Read 33 reviews.
Population: 15,779,
Current Resident: I have lived in Penfield for most of my life after living in the city. I love the city and Penfield but you can definitely tell that there is a difference between the two areas. Penfield is more family friendly and the PCSD is a nice school system for kids, but the racism here is pretty prevalent (coming from a minority).... Read 100 reviews
Population 39,074
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Penfield for most of my life after living in the city. I love the city and Penfield but you can definitely tell that there is a difference between the two areas. Penfield is more....
I have lived in Penfield for most of my life after living in the city. I love the city and Penfield but you can definitely tell that there is a difference between the two areas. Penfield is more....
Population: 39,074,
Current Resident: Rush, New York is one of the nicest places to live in the Upstate area. It is safe, clean, nice people, beautiful surroundings!... Read 5 reviews
Population 3,491
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Rush, New York is one of the nicest places to live in the Upstate area. It is safe, clean, nice people, beautiful surroundings!.
Rush, New York is one of the nicest places to live in the Upstate area. It is safe, clean, nice people, beautiful surroundings!.
Read 5 reviews.
Population: 3,491,
Washington, DC•
PK, K-8
Parent: Our family had two children go through OLV; both of them left with high marks and were well prepared for high school. OLV students are taught to be curious, thoughtful, courteous and academically driven. It’s a small school (which slightly affects their resources) but it positively impacts the attention and care that each student receives. As a non-Catholic family, we were always impressed with how inclusive and supportive the community was. Would definitely recommend!... Read 9 reviews
Students 224
Student-teacher ratio 9:1
WASHINGTON, DC,
PK, K-8,
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Our family had two children go through OLV; both of them left with high marks and were well prepared for high school. OLV students are taught to be curious, thoughtful, courteous and academically....
Our family had two children go through OLV; both of them left with high marks and were well prepared for high school. OLV students are taught to be curious, thoughtful, courteous and academically....
Students: 224,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
Falls Church, VA•
School District
Alum: I would say it was overall a good experience. I was in this school system from K-12. Elementry and Middle school provided good teaching staff, extracurriculars, and resources for women in STEM. The high school experience was illuminating, with classes becoming segregated by class and race. The system was very biast and pushed certain students above those who historically had not attended college.... Read 12 reviews
Students 2,500
Student-teacher ratio 16:1
School District,
FALLS CHURCH, VA,
12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I would say it was overall a good experience. I was in this school system from K-12. Elementry and Middle school provided good teaching staff, extracurriculars, and resources for women in STEM. The....
I would say it was overall a good experience. I was in this school system from K-12. Elementry and Middle school provided good teaching staff, extracurriculars, and resources for women in STEM. The....
Read 12 reviews.
Students: 2,500,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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