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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.
About
Life in Irondequoit
If you're considering Irondequoit, understand that you're looking at a mature suburban community that offers reasonable affordability and short commutes—the average is just under 20 minutes—which appeals to people working in Rochester. The median home price hovers around $183,000, and rents are modest, making it accessible for families and first-time buyers compared to many Northeast markets. That said, the community is growing very slowly (just 0.3% annually), which reflects its established character rather than explosive development.
Irondequoit at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
5.7%
Broadband Internet
90.7%
of households
Population Growth
+0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.7% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Irondequoit: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Irondequoit, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (10.8%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
22.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.2%
of households
Married Couples
45.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.22
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 29% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Irondequoit
In Irondequoit, rent runs 29% below the NY average, and home values are 57% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,774
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Irondequoit and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Monroe County, which includes Irondequoit, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Irondequoit: Monroe County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Monroe County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Irondequoit Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Rochester, NY metro area
Commute19.6 min avg
How Irondequoit residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Irondequoit, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 61 mi
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Irondequoit runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
141.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,317.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Irondequoit Town Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Monroe County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Monroe County, which includes Irondequoit, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $46,500 |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28,500 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Storm | $213,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $222,500 |
| 2020 | 21 | Frost/Freeze | $240,000 |
| 2019 | 21 | High Wind | $6.3M |
| 2018 | 15 | Winter Storm | $196,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Monroe County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Monroe County, which includes Irondequoit, is typically good — 271 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
271
per year
Moderate Days
87
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Monroe County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Irondequoit has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.1"
Annual Snowfall
102.0"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
168
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 2.55" |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 2.13" |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 2.49" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 2.99" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 2.86" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.37" |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.56" |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 3.31" |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 3.18" |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.22" |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 2.76" |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 2.67" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Irondequoit
Uninsured
2.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Irondequoit's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Rochester General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.6 mi away · Rochester
Unity Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.3 mi away · Rochester
Highland Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Rochester
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Irondequoit
Irondequoit's student/teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Irondequoit (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,623 students · in-state tuition $6,348 · 29% graduate · median earnings $45,443 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,331 students · in-state tuition $70,306 · 88% graduate · median earnings $88,358 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Women's Rights National Historical Park, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Irondequoit
Irondequoit has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Women's Rights National Historical Park (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
44 mi awayHarriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
55 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
National Historic Site
69 mi awayPublic Libraries in Irondequoit
Irondequoit Public Library
1290 Titus Avenue, Rochester
Cities Near Irondequoit
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Irondequoit?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Irondequoit FAQ
Is Irondequoit, New York affordable?⌄
Irondequoit's median rent is $1,159/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $79,162/year. Median home value is $182,500.
Is Irondequoit, New York safe?⌄
Irondequoit's violent crime rate was 141 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1318 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Irondequoit, New York?⌄
Monroe County, which includes Irondequoit, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Irondequoit, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Irondequoit is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,159/month and median household income is $79,162/year. The median home value is $182,500. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Irondequoit, New York?⌄
The average commute in Irondequoit is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from