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East Rochester, NY

East Rochester, NY

East Rochester is a coterminous town and village located southeast of the City of Rochester in Monroe County, New York, United States. The town and village, home to 6,334 people at the time of the 2020 United States Census, is surrounded by Pittsford on the west side, by Perinton to the east, and by Penfield to the north. Most of the southern boundary is delimited by New York State Route 31F.

The village of East Rochester was originally known as the Village of Despatch when the community was incorporated in 1897. Despatch was laid out as a planned community designed around the New York Central Railroad mainline that ran through the center of the village. Much of the original land which became the village came from Fairport businessman Walter Parce. This land was used to develop housing for employees of the earliest employers: the Merchants Despatch Corporation and the Aeolian Piano Corporation. The original buildings of the Aeolian Piano Corporation are still in use today as a shopping center and office complex called Piano Works Mall.

To better showcase the village's proximity to the city of Rochester, the village was incorporated as the Village of East Rochester in 1906. The village was divided between the towns of Perinton, Pittsford, and Penfield. In 1981, the village became a coterminous town and village.

East Rochester is located at 43°6′44″N 77°29′13″W (43.112413, -77.487). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all land; however, Irondequoit Creek runs along the eastern edge of the village. 

As of the census of 2000, there were 6,650 people, 2,774 households, and 1,625 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,915.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,897.8/km2). There were 2,916 housing units at an average density of 2,155.4 units per square mile (832.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.92% White, 1.38% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. 2.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,221, and the median income for a family was $48,553. Males had a median income of $32,094 versus $26,953 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,875. About 6.2% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

There are various health and wellness programs and centers available in East Rochester, NY. Squeeze is a modern massage studio that allows you to customize your massage experience using a mobile app. Juvenex Spa is known for its Korean-style spa treatments, including massages, saunas, and body scrubs. Red Moon Wellness offers therapeutic massages, acupuncture, and holistic wellness services. Ease NY provides a variety of massage techniques such as deep tissue, sports massage, and reflexology. Haven Spa offers relaxing massages including Swedish, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages. Thai Massage NYC specializes in traditional Thai massage techniques for relaxation and muscle relief.

Top sites in East Rochester, NY are Legion Eyer Park, Edmund Lyon Park, and George Eastman Museum.

Population: 6,321 (2023). ZIP code: 14445. Area code: 585. Area: 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2). Elevation: 436 ft (133 m). 

FAQs

What is East Rochester, NY known for?

For many years East Rochester has been known as the “Home of Champions.” Sports accomplishments have been outstanding. Among its famous sons are golf architect Robert Trent Jones, golfers Sam Urzetta and Mike Ferentz, tract star Jack Dianetti, bowler John Quinzi, and the 1966 Worlds Champion Senior League baseball team. From the Despatch Giants, the baseball team that won the Monroe County league in 1898, to the 1990s, the record breakers and the accumulation of trophies have continued.

What is the crime rate in East Rochester, NY?

The crime rate in East Rochester is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 12 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in East Rochester is 1 in 81. Based on FBI crime data, East Rochester is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New York, East Rochester has a crime rate that is higher than 71% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is East Rochester, NY a good area?

East Rochester is in Monroe County. Living in East Rochester offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In East Rochester there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many young professionals live in East Rochester and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in East Rochester are above average.

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Town/Village of East Rochester

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Squeeze

Juvenex Spa

Red Moon Wellness

Ease NY

Haven Spa

Thai Massage NYC

Legion Eyer Park 

Edmund Lyon Park

George Eastman Museum

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