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Irondequoit.
Irondequoit is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
What it's like to live in Irondequoit
Irondequoit is a large unincorporated community in New York with rent below the national average, home prices that remain within reach, crime rates well below the national average, and commutes that run shorter than most cities. Those factors carry real weight for anyone weighing where to move next.
The tradeoffs are worth naming plainly. Irondequoit deals with a rent burden that leaves many renters stretched thin, cold winters, heavy snowfall, and fewer dining and entertainment options than a bigger city.
The good
- Rent below the national average
- Affordable home prices
- Low crime rates
- Short commutes
- Highly educated workforce
- Low student-teacher ratio
The not so good
- High rent burden for renters
- Cold winters
- Heavy snowfall — 102" per year
- Smaller place — fewer dining and entertainment options
- Car-dependent — few commuters use transit
How Irondequoit compares
Median household income
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
What it takes to move to Irondequoit
Based on Irondequoit's median rent, home value and household income
To rent
$2,318
up front: first month plus a typical one-month deposit
- Income to keep rent under 30%: $46,360 a year
- 54% of Irondequoit renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent
To buy
$36,500
a 20% down payment on the median home
- With 10% down: $18,250
- Homes cost 2.3× the typical local household income (US: 4.1×)
Moving costs, closing costs and taxes not included.
The details
Cost of living▼ 18% below US
$1,159/mo median rent
Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,159 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices here are genuinely accessible, with a median around $182,500. That kind of affordability is rare in today's market.
Median home value $182,500 · 54% of renters cost-burdened
Job market
3.8% county unemployment
Unemployment in Monroe County is 3.8%, close to the national average of 4.3%. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.
Monroe County (county-wide)
Safety▼ 57% below US
141 violent crimes per 100k
Pretty safe, all things considered. Violent crime sits below the national average, nothing alarming, just ordinary city-life awareness.
Property crime 1318/100k · Irondequoit Town Police Department · 2025 data
Getting around▼ 25% below US
20 min average commute
Commutes are reasonable, averaging 19.6 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 15% work from home.
How workers get to work
Climate
Summers are warm, with highs around 80°F, and winters are cold, with lows around 21°F and snow a regular occurrence.
Average month
30-year averages, 1991–2020
Education & workforce▲ 12% above US
40% bachelor's degree or higher
The population is well-educated, with 40% holding college degrees. That points to a strong professional base and generally a healthy local economy.
Schools
16 public schools inside the boundary
There are 16 public schools inside the boundary and 4 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11:1, well below the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.
Parks & recreation
The nearest national park or historic site is Women's Rights National Historical Park (44 miles away). There are 3 national parks and sites within a day's drive.
Bottom line
Irondequoit's strongest points are rent below the national average and home prices that remain within reach; the main tradeoffs are a rent burden that leaves many renters stretched thin and cold winters. A year of median rent ($1,159/mo) equals 18% of the median household income here, less than the 21% typical nationwide. It tends to suit people watching their budget, anyone prioritizing low crime, and people who want short commutes. It may be a harder fit for anyone who doesn't drive.
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