Fairport, New York
Fairport: City in "Perinton, New York", New York, United States of America
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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 : | 09:30:53 (17th November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 14450 |
| Density : | 3,299 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fairport is located at 43°5'55"N 77°26'31"W (43.0986700, -77.4419400).
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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% |
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 |
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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
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | 95,285 | Town in New York, United States |
| 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
