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Henrietta, New York

Introduction to Henrietta, New York

Henrietta, New York, in Monroe county, is 7 miles S of Rochester, New York and 65 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Rochester metropolitan area. There are an estimated 39,028 people in Henrietta.

Henrietta History

The history of the town of Henrietta began with the Phelps and Gorham Purchase in the late 1700s. Major Ezekiel Scott and his wife Catherine were the first European settlers of the area. Originally, it was a part of the Town of Pittsford and was known as “The Woods of West Town." Later on, it was named Henrietta in honor of Henrietta Laura Pulteney, the Countess of Bath. The first school of Henrietta was established in 1809. The town was incorporated in 1818.

Henrietta and nearby Attractions

  • Tinker Nature Park
  • Tinker Homestead & Farm Museum
  • Highland Park
  • Ellwanger Garden
  • Rochester Museum and Science Center
  • Seabreeze Amusement Park

Things To Do In Henrietta

Henrietta is home to the Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum, which is a cobblestone home dating back almost 200 years. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You can visit the Veterans Memorial Park, Martin Road Park and Cobbs Hill Park during your leisure hours. The town also includes several houses of worship. The Strong National Museum of Play and the Seneca Park Zoo are also accessible from Henrietta.

Henrietta Transportation

The Greater Rochester International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Henrietta Higher Education

The Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester and Monroe Community College are nearby.

High Points

Henrietta 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 12%Henrietta Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Henrietta, NY

Comparing Henrietta 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity58
Senior Citizens31
Age of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Property Taxes47
People Living Alone44

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