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Fairport, New York

Fairport, New York, in Monroe county, is 9 miles SE of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 74 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is in the Rochester area. There are 5,740 residents in Fairport.

The People and Families of Fairport

In Fairport, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairport had a median family income of $65,980. Fairport is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the village.

Political Inclinations

Fairport folks tended to give their money ($9,750) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Fairport.

Fairport Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fairport that were owner-occupied was 69%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Fairport, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Fairport College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Fairport Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Fairport Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Fairport Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Fairport Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Fairport Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Fairport, NY

Comparing Fairport 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
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use32
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Housing Recently Built14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime97

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