Living in Irondequoit, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irondequoit · Census data 2020–2024
Irondequoit has 50,657 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $79,162 (8% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $182,500, the median rent is $1,159/month.
Irondequoit at a glance
- Population
- 50,657
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $79,162State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $182,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,159/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Irondequoit a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Irondequoit
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irondequoit the median home value is $182,500, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,159 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,642 a month in housing costs.
Irondequoit median household income
The median household income in Irondequoit is $79,162 and the income per person is $44,541. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Irondequoit: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,502
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.22
Irondequoit demographics
- Population
- 50,657
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 22,471
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irondequoit ›
Education in Irondequoit
40.4% of adults 25 and older in Irondequoit have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irondequoit
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Irondequoit vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irondequoit | 50,657 | $79,162 | $182,500 | $1,159 |
| Rochester | 208,772 | $47,213 | $139,600 | $1,081 |
| Brighton | 36,834 | $85,467 | $282,100 | $1,350 |
| Greece | 13,943 | $65,849 | $169,300 | $1,168 |
| Gates | 4,691 | $54,647 | $168,600 | $2,110 |
| North Gates | 9,904 | $76,277 | $163,400 | $1,137 |
| Webster | 5,718 | $70,495 | $218,400 | $1,239 |
| East Rochester | 6,218 | $73,344 | $143,500 | $1,132 |
| Pittsford | 1,664 | $119,211 | $374,000 | $1,734 |
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What is the median household income in Irondequoit, NY?
The median household income in Irondequoit is $79,162, 8% lower 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 Irondequoit?
The median home value in Irondequoit is $182,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Irondequoit?
The median gross rent in Irondequoit is $1,159 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Irondequoit, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Irondequoit?
The median age in Irondequoit is 43.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Irondequoit?
The average commute to work in Irondequoit is 20 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irondequoit?
The unemployment rate in Irondequoit is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irondequoit?
40.4% of adults in Irondequoit 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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