Living in Fairport, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairport · Census data 2020–2024
Fairport has 5,403 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $107,009 (24% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $278,100, the median rent is $1,165/month.
Fairport at a glance
- Population
- 5,403
- Median age
- 45.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $107,009State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $278,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,165/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Fairport a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the New York median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fairport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairport the median home value is $278,100, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,165 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,886 a month in housing costs.
Fairport median household income
The median household income in Fairport is $107,009 and the income per person is $61,335. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fairport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,577
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.11
Fairport demographics
- Population
- 5,403
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 2,533
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairport ›
Education in Fairport
61.7% of adults 25 and older in Fairport have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 33.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairport
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Fairport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairport | 5,403 | $107,009 | $278,100 | $1,165 |
| East Rochester | 6,218 | $73,344 | $143,500 | $1,132 |
| Pittsford | 1,664 | $119,211 | $374,000 | $1,734 |
| Gananda | 6,273 | $109,761 | $235,900 | $1,027 |
| Brighton | 36,834 | $85,467 | $282,100 | $1,350 |
| Macedon | 2,157 | $77,174 | $172,000 | $1,550 |
| Webster | 5,718 | $70,495 | $218,400 | $1,239 |
| Victor | 2,687 | $90,227 | $291,000 | $1,041 |
| Walworth | 725 | $87,404 | $195,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fairport, NY?
The median household income in Fairport is $107,009, 24% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fairport?
The median home value in Fairport is $278,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Fairport?
The median gross rent in Fairport is $1,165 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Fairport, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the New York median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Fairport?
The median age in Fairport is 45.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fairport?
The average commute to work in Fairport is 21 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairport?
The unemployment rate in Fairport is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairport?
61.7% of adults in Fairport have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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