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Is Irondequoit a Good Place to Live? Irondequoit, New York: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Irondequoit ranks #306 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #147 of 524 smaller cities and #7 of 20 in New York. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($182,500, #53 of 524) and short commutes (19.6 min, #88 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Irondequoit by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Irondequoit's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Irondequoit: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Irondequoit safe?
What is the cost of living in Irondequoit?
Irondequoit's cost of living index is 97, 3% below the US level of 100 and #550 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,159/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,500.
| Measure | Irondequoit | New YorkNY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 97#550 of 1,308 | 107.9 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $182,500#172 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,159/mo#402 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 2.3x#17 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 17.6%#203 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New York is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Irondequoit safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Irondequoit alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Irondequoit crime rate or rank it on safety. New York as a whole records 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Irondequoit?
The median household in Irondequoit earns $79,162, 5% below the US figure of $83,163 and 8% below New York ($85,820). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.3%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Irondequoit | New YorkNY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $79,162#632 of 1,312 | $85,820 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.6%#297 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 9.2%#431 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New York is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Irondequoit?
The median resident of Irondequoit is 43.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 40.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #455 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 78.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Irondequoit | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 43.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 40.4%#455 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 78.8% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Irondequoit's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Irondequoit to describe its public schools. 31.1% of adults are obese and 11.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Irondequoit | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31.1%#466 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.3%#676 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 14.7%#229 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 5.6%#117 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Irondequoit?
The average commute in Irondequoit is 19.6 minutes (New York 33.2); 0.5% of workers take transit and 14.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Irondequoit scores 11.1 of 20 (above average walkable), #574 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 70.2°F and winters 28.5°F, with 35.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Irondequoit | New YorkNY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 19.6 min#311 of 1,312 | 33.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 2.7%#126 of 1,312 | 17.2% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 76.3% | 48.7% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.5% | 24.2% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.7% | 5.8% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.9% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 14.5% | 11.8% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 11.1#574 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New York is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33.4 | 19 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 35.2 | 19.6 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 43.6 | 26.8 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 56.6 | 37.1 | 3 |
| May | 69.4 | 48.2 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 77.9 | 57.4 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 82.5 | 62.2 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 80.5 | 61 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 73.6 | 53.6 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 61.2 | 43.3 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 49.1 | 34 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 38.5 | 25.4 | 2.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Rochester Gtr International.
| Measure | Irondequoit | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 49.5°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 70.2°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 28.5°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 35.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Rochester Gtr International.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Irondequoit?
Monroe County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 74% of measured days were rated good; 7 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Monroe County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 96% of US counties.
| Measure | Irondequoit | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 39#281 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 7#789 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.08%#53 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Monroe County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Monroe County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.0013% | 34% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.067% | 31% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Irondequoit compare with similar-size cities?
Irondequoit is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #147 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 50,657.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irondequoit, NYPop. 50,657 | #306 | 62.0 | $79,162 | $1,159/mo | no data | 19.6 min |
| Mishawaka, INPop. 51,021 | #776 | 53.7 | $54,291 | $1,070/mo | 306 | 21.1 min |
| Glendora, CAPop. 50,926 | #646 | 55.9 | $113,569 | $2,254/mo | 188 | 33.1 min |
| Levittown, PAPop. 50,926 | #300 | 62.1 | $105,071 | $1,556/mo | no data | 27.9 min |
| East Hartford, CTPop. 50,918 | #462 | 58.7 | $70,778 | $1,225/mo | 92 | 22.4 min |
| Newark, OHPop. 50,783 | #935 | 51.2 | $61,670 | $973/mo | 297 | 23 min |
| Enid, OKPop. 50,653 | #1016 | 49.8 | $62,125 | $914/mo | 572 | 16.5 min |
| Hilo, HIPop. 50,404 | #895 | 51.9 | $81,779 | $1,427/mo | no data | 20.3 min |
| Draper, UTPop. 50,278 | #292 | 62.2 | $128,910 | $1,894/mo | 192 | 24 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Irondequoit compare with the rest of New York?
Irondequoit ranks #7 of the 20 New York cities we track, with a score of 62 against New York's statewide 54.9. Its households earn 8% below the New York median.
| City | Rank in NY | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levittown, NYPop. 51,904 | #1 | 74.8 | $146,068 | $2,656/mo | no data |
| White Plains, NYPop. 60,666 | #2 | 70.8 | $110,763 | $2,269/mo | 115 |
| New Rochelle, NYPop. 82,769 | #3 | 67.5 | $109,167 | $1,917/mo | 154 |
| Tonawanda Town, NYPop. 56,806 | #4 | 65.4 | $77,679 | $1,102/mo | 140 |
| West Seneca, NYPop. 45,303 | #5 | 63.7 | $79,709 | $1,106/mo | no data |
| Yonkers, NYPop. 209,978 | #6 | 62.9 | $83,549 | $1,784/mo | 263 |
| Irondequoit, NYPop. 50,657 | #7 | 62.0 | $79,162 | $1,159/mo | no data |
| Cheektowaga, NYPop. 76,056 | #8 | 60.9 | $68,613 | $1,055/mo | no data |
| Troy, NYPop. 51,033 | #9 | 58.6 | $58,477 | $1,175/mo | 345 |
| Mount Vernon, NYPop. 72,427 | #10 | 57.3 | $78,779 | $1,629/mo | 496 |
| Hempstead, NYPop. 58,801 | #11 | 55.3 | $90,420 | $1,622/mo | no data |
| Albany, NYPop. 100,492 | #12 | 54.9 | $61,986 | $1,216/mo | 832 |
| New York, NYPop. 8,483,844 | #13 | 54.8 | $80,483 | $1,821/mo | 660 |
| Schenectady, NYPop. 68,847 | #14 | 51.6 | $58,399 | $1,145/mo | 705 |
| Utica, NYPop. 64,217 | #15 | 50.7 | $52,484 | $951/mo | 455 |
| Rochester, NYPop. 208,772 | #16 | 50.3 | $47,213 | $1,081/mo | 572 |
| Syracuse, NYPop. 146,384 | #17 | 49.8 | $47,819 | $1,039/mo | 612 |
| Binghamton, NYPop. 47,151 | #18 | 49.3 | $45,578 | $870/mo | 559 |
| Buffalo, NYPop. 276,854 | #19 | 48.8 | $50,041 | $1,046/mo | 729 |
| Niagara Falls, NYPop. 47,987 | #20 | 47.4 | $49,101 | $823/mo | 478 |
All 20 New York cities we track, by overall score. New York statewide: median income $85,820, violent crime 368.4 per 100,000.
How is Irondequoit's score calculated?
Irondequoit scores 62 out of 100, #306 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with New York's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Irondequoit. Similar-size median 55.5.
56.8 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Irondequoit. Similar-size median 58.9.
63.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Irondequoit's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
77.8 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Irondequoit. Similar-size median 56.1.
57.7 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Irondequoit. Similar-size median 50.0.
52.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Irondequoit's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
53.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
79.2 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Irondequoit alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Irondequoit.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Irondequoit.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Irondequoit's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Irondequoit has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Irondequoit
Is Irondequoit, NY a good place to live?
Irondequoit ranks #306 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #147 of 524 smaller cities and #7 of 20 in New York. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($182,500, #53 of 524) and short commutes (19.6 min, #88 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Irondequoit?
Irondequoit's cost of living index is 97, 3% below the US level of 100 and #550 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,159/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,500.
Is Irondequoit safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Irondequoit alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Irondequoit crime rate or rank it on safety. New York as a whole records 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Irondequoit?
The median household in Irondequoit earns $79,162, 5% below the US figure of $83,163 and 8% below New York ($85,820). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.3%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Irondequoit?
Median rent in Irondequoit is $1,159/mo (Census), #402 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 17.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Irondequoit?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Irondequoit is $182,500, #172 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Irondequoit?
We have too few school records for Irondequoit to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Irondequoit?
The average commute is 19.6 minutes, #311 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 33.2 minutes across New York. 2.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Irondequoit?
Irondequoit averages 49.5°F over the year, 70.2°F in summer and 28.5°F in winter, with 35.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Irondequoit walkable?
Irondequoit scores 11.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #574 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Irondequoit at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Monroe County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 96% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Irondequoit?
Monroe County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 74% of measured days were rated good; 7 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Irondequoit?
Irondequoit has 50,657 residents. The median resident of Irondequoit is 43.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 40.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #455 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 78.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Irondequoit compare with the rest of New York?
Irondequoit ranks #7 of the 20 New York cities we track, with a score of 62 against New York's statewide 54.9. Its households earn 8% below the New York median.
What cities are similar in size to Irondequoit?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Irondequoit's population of 50,657 are Mishawaka, IN (#776 overall), Glendora, CA (#646 overall), Levittown, PA (#300 overall), East Hartford, CT (#462 overall), and Newark, OH (#935 overall). Irondequoit is #306.