2024 Best Places to Live in the Rochester Area (2024)
#1 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaBrightonSuburb of Rochester, NY·Rating 3.78 out of 5 83 reviewsCurrent Resident: I am very fortunate to say that I had an incredible high school experience. For the most part, everyone in my high school played an instrument or was a part of an arts activity, as well as participating in sports or other extracurriculars. This allowed for many friend groups to form and converge with others, which built camaraderie and spirit amongst students and faculty. I continue to maintain my relationships with some counselors and teachers from school, which I recognize is somewhat unusual for a high school experience. The atmosphere in high school was nothing but supportive, uplifting, and engaging across all grades, activities, and courses. The teachers were stern and instilled work ethics in all of us, while also deeply passionate, nurturing, and human. One day, I aspire to donate money to my school district to enhance their arts programs, because those very programs are what inspired me to pursue entertainment professionally.... Read 83 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradegradeA+Public SchoolsPopulation 36,819#1 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.BrightonSuburb of Rochester, NY,83 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I am very fortunate to say that I had an incredible high school experience. For the most part, everyone in my high school played an instrument or was a part of an arts activity, as well as...I continue to maintain my relationships with some counselors and teachers from school, which I recognize is somewhat unusual for a high school experience. The atmosphere in high school was nothing...One day, I aspire to donate money to my school district to enhance their arts programs, because those very programs are what inspired me to pursue entertainment professionally..Read 83 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Population: 36,819,
#2 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaFairportSuburb of Rochester, NY·Rating 4.52 out of 5 42 reviewsNearby Resident: Fairport is a cozy little village just off the Erie Canal. No matter what time of day, you'll find people out and about enjoying all the activities/scenery the area has to offer.... Read 42 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 5,442#2 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.FairportSuburb of Rochester, NY,42 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Fairport is a cozy little village just off the Erie Canal. No matter what time of day, you'll find people out and about enjoying all the activities/scenery the area has to offer..Read 42 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 5,442,
#3 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaCobbs HillNeighborhood in Rochester, NY·Rating 5 out of 5 1 reviewCurrent Resident: You are WRONG about "leaning conservative" political status. This area is very blue. That's why we moved to this beautiful neighborhood. A real gem in Rochester... Read 1 reviewgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeCPublic SchoolsPopulation 7,832#3 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.Cobbs HillNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says You are WRONG about "leaning conservative" political status. This area is very blue. That's why we moved to this beautiful neighborhood. A real gem in Rochester.Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 7,832,
SponsoredChristian SchoolNorthstar Christian AcademyPrivate School·ROCHESTER, NY·PK, K-12·Rating 4.2 out of 5 46
SponsoredChristian SchoolNorthshore Christian AcademyPrivate School·EVERETT, WA·PK, K-8·Rating 4.27 out of 5 15
SponsoredAll-Girls SchoolLake Washington Girls Middle SchoolPrivate School·SEATTLE, WA·6-8·Rating 4.4 out of 5 5
#4 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaUpper MonroeNeighborhood in Rochester, NY·Rating 3.2 out of 5 5 reviewsNiche User: The area seems safe, it's well kept and the neighbors are nice.... Read 5 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeCPublic SchoolsPopulation 3,054#4 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.Upper MonroeNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says The area seems safe, it's well kept and the neighbors are nice..Read 5 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 3,054,
#5 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaHoneoye FallsTown in New York·Rating 4.5 out of 5 12 reviewsCurrent Resident: Honeoye Falls is a cute scenic town just south of Rochester, NY. Perfect for raising kids in a small community with a good school district.... Read 12 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsPopulation 2,774#5 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.Honeoye FallsTown in New York,12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Honeoye Falls is a cute scenic town just south of Rochester, NY. Perfect for raising kids in a small community with a good school district..Read 12 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 2,774,
#6 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaIrondequoitSuburb of Rochester, NY·Rating 3.75 out of 5 103 reviewsCurrent Resident: Irondequoit is a beautiful suburb that gives individuals many opportunities and resources to learn and grow. However, Irondequoit is ruled by sports and town cliques- it's not very welcoming to lovers of the arts and those who are different or who don't chose to be in the town cliques.... Read 103 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 50,780#6 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.IrondequoitSuburb of Rochester, NY,103 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Irondequoit is a beautiful suburb that gives individuals many opportunities and resources to learn and grow. However, Irondequoit is ruled by sports and town cliques- it's not very welcoming to....Read 103 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 50,780,
#7 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaStrongNeighborhood in Rochester, NYgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeCPublic SchoolsPopulation 8,566#7 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.StrongNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 8,566,
#8 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaSwillburgNeighborhood in Rochester, NY·Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviewsNiche User: I love the Swillburg Neighborhood ! I'd known friends who lived here for a while, and now that I'm actually living here, I know why they loved it so much. It's a very friendly neighborhood, friendly for college students, young families, retirees and everyone alike or different.... Read 2 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeC minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 1,939#8 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.SwillburgNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says I love the Swillburg Neighborhood ! I'd known friends who lived here for a while, and now that I'm actually living here, I know why they loved it so much. It's a very friendly neighborhood,....Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 1,939,
#9 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaBrowncroftNeighborhood in Rochester, NY·Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviewsNiche User: There are not a lot of crimes in my area. The police drive through every day to check on everyone. We have frequent ambulances coming each week to take care of the elderly or take them to the hospital should they need it.... Read 2 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeC minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 6,257#9 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.BrowncroftNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says There are not a lot of crimes in my area. The police drive through every day to check on everyone. We have frequent ambulances coming each week to take care of the elderly or take them to the....Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 6,257,
#10 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaCulver-WintonNeighborhood in Rochester, NY·Rating 3.13 out of 5 8 reviewsNiche User: I love my neighborhood, it is very kind and I know a lot of people. This area of Rochester is better than many areas because of our relationships with each other.... Read 8 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeC minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 7,962#10 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.Culver-WintonNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says I love my neighborhood, it is very kind and I know a lot of people. This area of Rochester is better than many areas because of our relationships with each other..Read 8 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 7,962,
#11 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaEllwanger-BarryNeighborhood in Rochester, NY·Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviewsCurrent Resident: Great community. Family friendly. Lots of parks. Walking-distance to South Wedge, University of Rochester, Highland Park, and Mount Hope Cemetery.... Read 2 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeCPublic SchoolsPopulation 4,588#11 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.Ellwanger-BarryNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Great community. Family friendly. Lots of parks. Walking-distance to South Wedge, University of Rochester, Highland Park, and Mount Hope Cemetery..Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 4,588,
#12 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaPearl-Meigs-MonroeNeighborhood in Rochester, NY·Rating 3.31 out of 5 13 reviewsNiche User: The city of Rochester is more energetic and more accepting of minorities (of all kind) than the suburbs, I've noticed. Well, at least on Monroe Ave. If given another opportunity I would try and live in the same neighborhood. Maybe on a different street just to see what its like. Just walking around the neighborhood and seeing what it has to offer is enough to get me to renew my lease.... Read 13 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeC minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 3,643#12 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.Pearl-Meigs-MonroeNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,13 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says The city of Rochester is more energetic and more accepting of minorities (of all kind) than the suburbs, I've noticed. Well, at least on Monroe Ave. If given another opportunity I would try and live....Read 13 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 3,643,
#13 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaEast AvenueNeighborhood in Rochester, NY·Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviewsNiche User: I really enjoy where I live. I love that there is a lot to do that feeds my soul. I am glad I have a place that matches many parts of my personality. It is the most favorite place I have ever lived in my life.... Read 2 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeCPublic SchoolsPopulation 7,174#13 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.East AvenueNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says I really enjoy where I live. I love that there is a lot to do that feeds my soul. I am glad I have a place that matches many parts of my personality. It is the most favorite place I have ever lived....Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 7,174,
#14 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaNeighborhood of the ArtsNeighborhood in Rochester, NYgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeCPublic SchoolsPopulation 1,287#14 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.Neighborhood of the ArtsNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 1,287,
#15 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaCanandaiguaSuburb of Rochester, NY·Rating 4.39 out of 5 18 reviewsNearby Resident: I absolutely love Canandaigua, everyone is so kind and friendly, you never feel out of place. I live just outside of Canandaigua but I go to Canandaigua Academy and work at Wegmans in Canandaigua.... Read 18 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsPopulation 10,562#15 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.CanandaiguaSuburb of Rochester, NY,18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.Featured Review: Nearby Resident says I absolutely love Canandaigua, everyone is so kind and friendly, you never feel out of place. I live just outside of Canandaigua but I go to Canandaigua Academy and work at Wegmans in Canandaigua..Read 18 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 10,562,
#16 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaPark AvenueNeighborhood in Rochester, NY·Rating 4.22 out of 5 9 reviewsCurrent Resident: Lived on Park Ave for six years. The side of Park Ave. by Wegmans is really nice and quite charming. Lots of old well maintained homes on Douglas, East Blvd., and Hawthorne. It’s super convenient to walk to bars, coffee shops, grocery store and shopping. Harvard street is super nice and a great place to walk/run/bike. Lots of young families and young professionals. Overall great experience and would highly recommend.The other side of park Ave. (across culver heading toward Alexander street) is a little more rowdy and gets college kids renting places. Still nice, but not as quiet and perhaps a little more dangerous.... Read 9 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeCPublic SchoolsPopulation 6,659#16 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.Park AvenueNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Lived on Park Ave for six years. The side of Park Ave. by Wegmans is really nice and quite charming. Lots of old well maintained homes on Douglas, East Blvd., and Hawthorne. It’s super convenient to...The other side of park Ave. (across culver heading toward Alexander street) is a little more rowdy and gets college kids renting places. Still nice, but not as quiet and perhaps a little more....Read 9 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 6,659,
#17 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaHighlandNeighborhood in Rochester, NY·Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviewsNiche User: I love Rohester, NY. It one of the most amazing place to live. I live in an apartment, all of my neighbors are so good and we all love each other. If we need anything we would ask our neighbors and they are willing to do it. We love to share our culture and traditions with them. When we have wedding the people are so supportive of all of us. Their are so many beautiful places to see in Rochester, NY.... Read 2 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeCPublic SchoolsPopulation 4,041#17 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.HighlandNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says I love Rohester, NY. It one of the most amazing place to live. I live in an apartment, all of my neighbors are so good and we all love each other. If we need anything we would ask our neighbors and....Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 4,041,
#18 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaSpencerportSuburb of Rochester, NY·Rating 4.33 out of 5 18 reviewsCurrent Resident: I like the feeling of a small town. It has a decent sized plaza that hosts a huge Topps grocery market, a gas station, book store, dollar tree, pizza shop and a chinese shop. And only a few hundred feet away are a group of shops that provide entertainment and good food, with a paint studio, homemade italian restaurant, bbq shop,hair dresser and a watch/jewelry shop. The local Ice cream shop is always busy in the summer and the town hosts a few events like a parade and carnival every year. Being so close to a major road allows for quick transportation to nearby towns and the city of Rochester. Also, Spencerport is only about a 30 minute drive from Lake Ontario, providing a quick day getaway. Overall I love Spencerport and cannot imagine having the experiences that I've had, living anywhere else.... Read 18 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 3,670#18 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.SpencerportSuburb of Rochester, NY,18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I like the feeling of a small town. It has a decent sized plaza that hosts a huge Topps grocery market, a gas station, book store, dollar tree, pizza shop and a chinese shop. And only a few....Read 18 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 3,670,
#19 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaNorth GatesSuburb of Rochester, NY·Rating 3.38 out of 5 21 reviewsNiche 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 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsPopulation 10,138#19 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.North GatesSuburb of Rochester, NY,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..Read 21 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 10,138,
#20 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaManchesterTown in New York·Rating 3.33 out of 5 3 reviewsCurrent Resident: Very small town, and everyone knows everyone. Easy to befriend neighbors, and store, school, and restaurant all within walking distance.... Read 3 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 1,534#20 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.ManchesterTown in New York,3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 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..Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 1,534,
#21 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaEast RochesterSuburb of Rochester, NY·Rating 3.93 out of 5 14 reviewsCurrent Resident: WE have lived here for 20 years now. its a nice peaceful small town a great place to bring up a family. every thing is close 30 min to the city. 15 min. to east view mall and BJ. Tops, Wegman's 5 min away. this has been a great place to raise a family. Tax's are high but you do get some nice perks for it, being clean town for the most part nice parks to take the kids to , a good school, teachers are great there . We live right next to the school on a very peaceful dead end street. many places to eat or just go out for a beer near by also. they have a nice fireman's field day carnival, and the BBQ chicken at the fire house is always good. If you lived here i am sure you would like it if your enjoy small town living.... Read 14 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 6,321#21 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.East RochesterSuburb of Rochester, NY,14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says WE have lived here for 20 years now. its a nice peaceful small town a great place to bring up a family. every thing is close 30 min to the city. 15 min. to east view mall and BJ. Tops, Wegman's 5....Read 14 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 6,321,
#22 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaChurchvilleTown in New York·Rating 4.03 out of 5 32 reviewsCurrent Resident: Quiet and peaceful, super nice place for family living! The safety here is unmatched and with a state police station right down the road many feel comfortable in this town.... Read 32 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsPopulation 1,887#22 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.ChurchvilleTown in New York,32 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Quiet and peaceful, super nice place for family living! The safety here is unmatched and with a state police station right down the road many feel comfortable in this town..Read 32 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 1,887,
#23 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaHomestead HeightsNeighborhood in Rochester, NY·Rating 3.17 out of 5 6 reviewsCurrent Resident: Its nice. homey. Peaceful i would say. I really enjoy being at homestead heights and i dont ever think about leaving it... Read 6 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeC minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 6,772#23 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.Homestead HeightsNeighborhood in Rochester, NY,6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Its nice. homey. Peaceful i would say. I really enjoy being at homestead heights and i dont ever think about leaving it.Read 6 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 6,772,
#24 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaBrockportTown in New York·Rating 3.89 out of 5 53 reviewsCurrent Resident: The small town of Brockport is just so peaceful and the people here are nice. I moved in here two weeks ago for college and it has been awesome since i moved in. The have a lot of resources that are useful to my successful college career.... Read 53 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 7,192#24 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.BrockportTown in New York,53 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says The small town of Brockport is just so peaceful and the people here are nice. I moved in here two weeks ago for college and it has been awesome since i moved in. The have a lot of resources that are....Read 53 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 7,192,
#25 Best Places to Live in Rochester AreaScottsvilleSuburb of Rochester, NY·Rating 4 out of 5 17 reviewsCurrent Resident: People are friendly and for the most part neighborly. lot's of history to learn and more things to explore.... Read 17 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 2,482#25 Best Places to Live in Rochester Area.ScottsvilleSuburb of Rochester, NY,17 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says People are friendly and for the most part neighborly. lot's of history to learn and more things to explore..Read 17 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 2,482,
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