The Town FilesFairport, New York
Village in Monroe County · population 5,501 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $278,100
- Household income
- $107,009
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 89 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 45.5
Fairport is a village of 5,501 people in Monroe County, New York. The median home is worth $278,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks hipper than 96% of New York towns, better for cycling than 94% of New York towns, better for retirees than 92% of New York towns.
- #6 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in New York With the Fewest Tornadoes
- #10 in The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in New York
- #12 in The 24 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New York With Mild Winters
- #16 in 25 Small Towns in New York With the Oldest Homes
- #24 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in New York
How Fairport ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fairport is worth $278,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $107,009, which is more affordable than 59% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,165 a month. 67.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairport | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,165 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $107,009 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fairport
| People | Fairport | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 24.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Fairport
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 39.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 89.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Fairport since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 15, 1996 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 15, 1996.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 15, 2024.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| November 14, 2017 | Flood | DR-4348: Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 30, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3262: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 382,138 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,838 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Fairport itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Fairport
9 public schools with 5,752 students, about 9.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 1,292 | 11.5 |
| MARTHA BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 650 | 9.8 |
| JEFFERSON AVENUE SCHOOL | K-5 | 604 | 10.6 |
| JOHANNA PERRIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 597 | 10.0 |
| MONROE 1 BOCES | K-12 | 582 | 4.1 |
| NORTHSIDE SCHOOL | 3-5 | 564 | 11.3 |
| BROOKS HILL SCHOOL | PK-5 | 556 | 9.8 |
| DUDLEY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 512 | 10.7 |
| MINERVA DELAND SCHOOL | 9-9 | 395 | 9.4 |
Towns near Fairport
- Perinton, NY1.6 mi · 47,479 people · home $310,200
- East Rochester, NY2.4 mi · 6,334 people · home $143,500
- Penfield, NY3.6 mi · 39,438 people · home $291,500
- Pittsford, NY4.6 mi · 30,617 people · home $389,100
- Gananda, NY5.6 mi · 5,867 people · home $235,900
- Macedon, NY6.8 mi · 9,270 people · home $209,800
- Brighton, NY7.1 mi · 37,137 people · home $282,100
- Walworth, NY7.6 mi · 9,253 people · home $232,000
Fairport questions
Is Fairport, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairport scores better for retirees than 92% of New York towns and quieter than 19%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.5).
How much does a house cost in Fairport?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairport is valued at $278,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,009, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,165 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairport?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.3 inches of precipitation a year and 89.4 inches of snow.
Does Fairport get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Fairport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 15, 1996. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)