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Rochester, New York · ZIP 14609

Rochester — ZIP 14609

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Rochester (14609) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Rochester. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $217K.

48OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency24%
Avg reading proficiency28%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100
Typical home value$217K
Median rent$1,392/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$217K

Median Rent

$1,392/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

13,494

Violent Crime

1,697

Property Crime

11,797

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Monroe County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
EAST UPPER HIGH SCHOOL09–12814
67%
35%
VERTUS CHARTER SCHOOL09–12348
45%
75%
LAURELTON-PARDEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–05262
25%
21%
EAST IRONDEQUOIT MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08636
21%
37%
SCHOOL 52-FRANK FOWLER DOWPK–06332
17%
17%
EAST LOWER SCHOOL06–08364
11%
18%
SCHOOL 33-JOHN JAMES AUDUBONPK–06980
6%
14%
NORTHWEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL07–08487
3%
10%
HELENDALE ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOLPK–02311Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

40,171

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

37.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 14609 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 14609 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 14609 is approximately $217K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 14609 in Rochester has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.