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Living in
North Gates.
North Gates 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 North Gates
North Gates is a community of 10,014 people in New York. The median household income is $76,277, median rent runs about $1,137 per month, and median home values are around $163,400. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
North Gates at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Foreign-Born
17.9%
Broadband Internet
89.9%
of households
Population Growth
+4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.9% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in North Gates: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Gates, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (14.2%), and 7.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.8%
of residents
65 and Older
19.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.8%
of households
Married Couples
41.3%
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 30% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in North Gates
In North Gates, rent runs 30% below the NY average, and home values are 61% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,529
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below NY average
Unemployment in North Gates and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Monroe County, which includes North Gates, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
North Gates: Monroe County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Monroe County (county-wide) · Annual averages
North Gates is about 1% of Monroe County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What North Gates 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
Commute18.4 min avg
How North Gates residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Gates, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 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 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Gates Town Police Department, which covers North Gates, runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
160.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,457.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Gates Town Police Department (township-wide rate)
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 North Gates, 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
North Gates is about 1% of Monroe County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Monroe County, which includes North Gates, 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
North Gates is about 1% of Monroe County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Gates 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 North Gates
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Gates's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Unity Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.3 mi away · Rochester
Unity Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.8 mi away · Rochester
Strong Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 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.
Education26.3% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in North Gates
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Gates (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, 48 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Gates
North Gates has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Women's Rights National Historical Park (48 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
48 mi awayHarriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
National Historic Site
62 mi awayCities Near North Gates
The closest cities within 60 miles
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North Gates FAQ
Is North Gates, New York affordable?⌄
North Gates's median rent is $1,137/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $76,277/year. Median home value is $163,400.
Is North Gates, New York safe?⌄
North Gates is policed by the Gates Town Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 160 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 2458 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Gates, New York?⌄
Monroe County, which includes North Gates, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Gates, New York?⌄
The cost of living in North Gates is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,137/month and median household income is $76,277/year. The median home value is $163,400. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Gates, New York?⌄
The average commute in North Gates is 18 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