Fairport, New York

Fairport: City in "Perinton, New York", New York, United States of America

About

Fairport is a city located in the county of Monroe in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,353 and a population density of 3,346 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,278 inhabitants.

The city was created 157 years ago in 1866.

Fairport is a village located in the Town of Perinton, which is part of Monroe County, New York, United States. Fairport is a suburb 9 miles east of Rochester. It is also known as the "Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal". In 2005, it was named as one of the "Best Places to Live" by Money Magazine.

Fairport has two historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Fairport Village Historic District and Fairport Historic District (also known as Fairport Commercial Historic District). Many of Fairport's buildings were constructed between 1820 and 1930. The village also has a large number of properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

As of 2010, there were 5,336 people residing in the village. The population density was 537.6 people per square mile (207/km²). There were 2,543 housing units at an average density of 256/sq mi (99/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96% White (non-Hispanic), 1% African American or Black, 0% Native American or Alaska Native, 1% Asian, less than 0% Pacific Islander, less than 1% from other races, and 2% from two or more.

The village is home to several attractions including: The Wegmans Food Market; The Perinton Sports Complex; The Fairport Area Historical Society Museum; The Fairport Public Library; The Fairport Historical Society Museum; The Fairport Village Landing; Village Green Park; Marini Park; And many more!

With more than 20 restaurants within walking distance from anywhere in town (including hotels), you're never far from a delicious meal out! From casual dining options like Fire Island Grill & Bar or Red Rock Kitchen & Bar to fine dining like M & M Restaurant & Lounge or Watercress

Quick Facts about Fairport

Population : 5,278 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New York (United States)
County : Monroe County
Area : 1.6 km2
Altitude : 1,555 feet / 474 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1867 (157 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 06:51:41 (4th December 2024)
Postal code : 14450
Density : 3,299 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -1.42% (2010-2020)
Erie Canal - Fairport Lift Bridge image
Erie Canal - Fairport Lift Bridge
Erie Canal - Fairport Lift Bridge image

Geography

Fairport is located at 43°5'55"N 77°26'31"W (43.0986700, -77.4419400).

Fairport map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Fairport decreased by 1.42% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,353 - census
2011 5,354 0.02% estimation process
2012 5,355 0.02% estimation process
2013 5,364 0.17% estimation process
2014 5,346 -0.34% estimation process
2015 5,410 1.18% estimation process
2016 5,372 -0.71% estimation process
2017 5,349 -0.43% estimation process
2018 5,334 -0.28% estimation process
2019 5,305 -0.55% estimation process
2020 5,278 -0.51% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 123,195
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 109,044
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 13.0%
April 1, 2020 Population : 126,254
April 1, 2010 Population : 108,500
People under 5 years old, percentage : 5.9%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 18.3%
People over 65 (%) : 10.6%
Female persons, % : 52.0%
White only, percent : 77.1%
Black or African American alone, percent : 10.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.4%
Asians alone % : 6.2%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.1%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 4.4%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 3.6%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 74.5%
2015-2019 Veterans : 5,349
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 9.1%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 47.4%

Fairport zip code is 14450. County name: Monroe, County fips: 36055

Fairport, Fullam Town, Fullam's

Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 47.4%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $191,800
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,434
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $515
2015-2019 median gross rent : $887
2015-2019 Households : 48,189
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.33
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 70.5%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 10.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 94.2%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 83.1%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 95.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 52.2%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 6.9%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 7.6%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 66.2%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 65.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 354,567
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 2,003,852
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 1,280,605
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 3,251,565
2012 total retail sales per capita : $28,718
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 16.6
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $51,276
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $30,244
Percentage of people living in poverty : 21.8%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 10,543
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 5,614
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 3,340
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,083
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 8,647
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 728
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 8,924
2010 population per square mile : 1,720.1
2010 land area in square miles : 63.08

People born in Fairport (13)

People born in Fairport, including actor and film director Philip Seymour Hoffman, musician Julia Nunes, radio pioneer Ralph Bown, .

List

  • Stacey Pensgen (Figure skater and meteorologist) she was born in 25/05/1982
  • Arlene Stevens (fencer) she was born in 20/02/1981
  • Frank Bucher (American football player (1900-1970)) he was born in 19/12/1900
  • Leo Lyons (American football player, coach, executive) he was born in 11/03/1892
  • Tim Soudan (American former lacrosse coach and player) he was born in 10/01/1968
  • Henry Addison DeLand (American businessman) he was born in 25/10/1834
  • Noah Z. Jones (animator) he was born in 20/06/1975
  • Ida Hall Roby (Early American woman pharmacist) she was born in 08/03/1857
  • Cole Bardreau (American ice hockey player) he was born in 22/07/1993
  • Ron Chiodi (American snowboarder) he was born in 24/11/1974

Schools in Fairport

College & universities near Fairport, NY

Code Name City ZIP
193584 Nazareth College Rochester (NY) 14618-3790

Stations (5)

Amtrak & bus stations near Fairport, NY

Code Name Address Type
ROC Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station 320 Central Avenue RAIL
NYF Empire Expo Center 581 State Fair Blvd RAIL
SYR William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center 131 Alliance Bank Parkway RAIL
BUF Buffalo–Depew station 55 Dick Road RAIL
BFX Buffalo–Exchange Street 75 Exchange Street RAIL

Post offices near Fairport

Post Office Name City ZIP
Fairpor Post Office Fairport (NY) 14450

Other cities in Monroe County

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Irondequoit 49,747 Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
Henrietta 43,503 A city in Monroe County, New York.
Penfield 37,243 Town in New York, United States
Brighton 36,609 Town in Monroe County, New York, USA
North Gates 9,512 Census-designated place in Monroe County, New York
Mendon 9,274 Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
Hamlin 8,949 Town in New York, United States
Brockport 7,868 Village in New York, United States of America
Rochester 7,202 County seat of Monroe County, New York, United States
Clarkson 6,924 City in New York, United States of America
East Rochester 6,458 Town and village in Monroe County, New York, United States of America
Hilton 5,750 Village in the state of New York, USA
Webster 5,723 Town in New York, US
Riga 5,649 City in Monroe County, New York, United States of America
Spencerport 3,634 City in Monroe County, New York, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Fairport distances to largest New York cities