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Fairport, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Monroe County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,436 Population 3,441/sq mi density
$99,805 Median Income $54,724 per capita
$262,600 Home Value $384,043 Zillow
$1,135 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
839 Violent Crime/100K 4,210 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$99,805 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$262,600 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
839 violent crimes/100K (121% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairport, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,805
33% above
$54,724 per capita
Home Value
$262,600
7% below
Zillow: $384,043
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
2% below
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
839/100K
121% above
4,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.7%
59% above
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Fairport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fairport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
133%
Home Value
93%
Rent
98%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
159%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
221%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairport a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairport residents earn a median household income of $99,805 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,724. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,654 business establishments, including 1,703 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairport is $262,600 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,043. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Fairport reports 839 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 121% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,210/100K.

Education

53.7% of adults in Fairport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% above the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairport has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population5,436
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density3,441/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$99,805
Per Capita$54,724
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285

Housing

A+
Home Value$262,600
Rent$1,135
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$384,043
Housing Units2,813
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent839/100K
Property4,210/100K

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,510/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation487 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+34.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries32

Did You Know?

Fairport was founded in 1867.
The median home in Fairport was built in 1948.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.