Greece, New York

Greece: Town in New York, United States

About

Greece is a town located in the county of Monroe in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 96,095 and a population density of 1,870 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 95,285 inhabitants.

The town was created 202 years ago in 1821.

Greece is a town located in Monroe County, New York. The town was originally part of the Phelps and Gorham Purchase in the late 18th century. Greece was officially founded in 1822 and was named after the country Greece, which was fighting for independence at the time.

The Erie Canal was built through Greece in the 1820s, which helped stimulate early development. The canal brought economic growth and new settlers to the town. Greece became an important port town along the canal. Many businesses were established to serve the canal traffic.

Greece Today

Today, Greece is a suburb of Rochester, NY and is the largest suburb of Rochester by land area. According to the 2020 census, the town has over 95,000 residents.

The town contains a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, industrial areas, and parks. Some of the notable locations in Greece include the Mall at Greece Ridge Center, Lakeshore Park, the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse, and the Long Pond Village Site which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Greece is home to the Greece Central School District, one of the largest suburban school districts in New York. The town also has many miles of Lake Ontario shoreline and beaches for recreation.

Conclusion

From its early days as a canal town to its present status as a populous suburb, Greece has played an important role in the history and growth of the Rochester area. Key aspects of its history include the Erie Canal, town founding, and population growth throughout the 20th century. Greece continues to be a vibrant suburban community today.

Greece locator map
Location of Greece on New York map.

Quick Facts about Greece

Population : 95,285 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New York (United States)
County : Monroe County
Phone Area Codes : 585
Area : 51.39 km2
Altitude : 423 feet / 129 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1822 (202 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 06:35:59 (21st December 2024)
Density : 1,854 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.85% (2010-2020)
Greece  New York town hall image
Greece New York town hall
Greece  New York town hall image

Geography

Greece is located at 43°12'35"N 77°41'35"W (43.2097800, -77.6930600).

Greece map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Greece decreased by 0.85% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 96,095 - census
2011 96,545 0.47% estimation process
2012 96,771 0.23% estimation process
2013 96,995 0.23% estimation process
2014 96,853 -0.15% estimation process
2015 96,426 -0.44% estimation process
2016 96,090 -0.35% estimation process
2017 96,021 -0.07% estimation process
2018 95,847 -0.18% estimation process
2019 95,499 -0.36% estimation process
2020 95,285 -0.22% estimation process

Graecia, Grecia, Gris, ghrys, Грис, غريس

People born in Greece (3)

People born in Greece, including actress and dancer Jennifer Cody, New York politician Fred J. Slater, theater manager, director and actress Jessie Bonstelle, .

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Schools in Greece

College & universities near Greece, NY

Code Name City ZIP
189592 Bryant & Stratton College-Greece Rochester (NY) 14612
481845 Empire Beauty School-Rochester Rochester (NY) 14626-3461
481331 Sharp Edgez Barber Institute Rochester (NY) 14615-0000
412544 Shear Ego International School of Hair Design Rochester (NY) 14617
451459 Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES-Center for Workforce Development Rochester (NY) 14624

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near Greece, NY

Code Name Address Type
ROC Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station 320 Central Avenue RAIL
BUF Buffalo–Depew station 55 Dick Road RAIL
BFX Buffalo–Exchange Street 75 Exchange Street RAIL
NFL Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center 27th St. and Lockport Rd. RAIL

Post offices near Greece

Post Office Name City ZIP
Ridgemon Post Office Rochester (NY) 14626
Lexington Rochester Post Office Rochester (NY) 14606
West Ridg Post Office Rochester (NY) 14615
Dewey Post Office Rochester (NY) 14613
Gr Post Office Rochester (NY) 14612

Other cities in Monroe County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County , NY. (more)

City Name Population Title
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
Fairport 5,278 City in "Perinton, New York", New York, United States of America
Spencerport 3,634 City in Monroe County, New York, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Greece distances to largest New York cities