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East Rochester, New York

Introduction to East Rochester, New York

East Rochester, New York, in Monroe county, is 7 miles SE of Rochester, New York and 72 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Rochester metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,650 people in East Rochester.

East Rochester History

Originally known as the Village of Despatch, East Rochester was incorporated as a community in 1897. It was purposely planned surrounding the New York Central Railroad mainline, as this land was used as housing for the employees of the Merchants Despatch Corporation and the Aeolian Piano Corporation. It was named East Rochester in order to showcase its proximity to the city, and it was officially incorporated as a village in 1906.

East Rochester and nearby Attractions

  • Powder Mills Park
  • Rochester Public Market
  • Ganondagan State Historic Site
  • Seneca Park Zoo
  • Arcadia Historical Museum
  • Black Creek Park

Things To Do In East Rochester

Local museums include the Arcadia Historical Museum, the Big Springs Historical Society Museum and the Hill Cumorah Visitors Center, while the Avon Inn, the Stone-Tolan House and the Ganondagan State Historic Site are some of the nearby historical sites. The Oatka Creek Park, Black Creek Park, Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park and Durand-Eastman Park are all located nearby. The Ellwanger Garden, Seneca Park Zoo and the Rochester Public Market are all accessible from East Rochester as well.

East Rochester Transportation

Greater Rochester International Airport is nearby.

East Rochester Higher Education

Colleges near East Rochester include Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, Finger Lakes Community College, the University of Rochester and Monroe Community College.

High Points

East Rochester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%East Rochester Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of East Rochester, NY

Comparing East Rochester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity45
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income64
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built14
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