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Greece, NY

Greece is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. A suburb of Rochester, New York, it is the largest town by population in Monroe County, and the second-largest municipality by population in the county, behind only the City of Rochester. As of April 2023, the town has a population of 94,591.

The Town of Greece was established in 1822 from part of the Town of Gates and was previously called Northampton. The name "Greece" was selected because of the contemporary struggle of Greece for independence from the Ottoman Empire.

Before European settlement, the area the town occupies was inhabited by the Algonquian and Iroquois. The first European to visit the area was the French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, who visited in 1669. French and British soldiers passed through on multiple occasions during this period as the two colonial powers struggled to control the region. European settlers began to arrive in the area in the late 1790s after the land was formally purchased from the Seneca. In the 19th century, Greece was primarily a farming community. Much of the economic activity in the town centered on the port of Charlotte, located on the eastern edge of town at the mouth of the Genesee River. Several summer cottages and hotels for Rochester residents were built along the coast of Lake Ontario, and connected to Charlotte and the city by the Grand View Beach Railway in 1891.

As the city of Rochester expanded, it annexed large portions of the town. Charlotte was annexed in 1915, and the industrial district of Kodak Park was annexed in 1918. After World War II, large numbers of factory workers and their families moved to Greece and the town transformed into a residential suburb. According to the Morgan Quitno Awards, Greece was rated the ninth-overall-safest city in America and the sixth-safest city with a population of 75,000 to 99,999. The William Payne House, Greece Memorial Hall, William Covert Cobblestone Farmhouse, and Our Mother of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church Complex are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Greece is located at 43o 14' N latitude and 077o 42' W longitude. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 51.4 square miles (133 km²), of which 47.4 square miles (123 km²) is land and 3.9 square miles (10 km²) (7.65%) is water. The town is in the northern part of Monroe County and borders the City of Rochester on the east, the Town of Gates on the south, the towns of Parma and Ogden on the west, and Lake Ontario on the north. The town is a contiguous suburb of Rochester. Major highways in the town include NY 390 and the Lake Ontario State Parkway.

Greece, NY, offers a wealth of top sites and health and wellness activities for residents and visitors alike. The Greece Canal Park provides picturesque walking and biking trails along the historic Erie Canal, offering opportunities for outdoor exercise and relaxation. For those interested in sports and recreation, the Greece Community and Senior Center offers fitness classes, sports leagues, and recreational programs tailored to all ages and abilities. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides a relaxing escape with massages, facials, and other spa treatments. LA Fitness offers a wide range of fitness equipment, group classes, and personal training sessions. Pure Barre focuses on low-impact, high-intensity workouts designed to improve strength and flexibility. Greece Chiropractic PLLC specializes in spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with comprehensive chiropractic care. These diverse facilities and activities make Greece a vibrant hub for wellness and active living, enriching the lives of its residents.

Top sites in Greece, NY are Seneca Park Zoo, The Strong National Museum of Play, and Clubhouse Fun Center (Greece).

Population: 14,053 (2023). ZIP code: 14615. Area code: 585. Elevation: 424 ft (129 m). Area: 51.39 sq mi (133.11 km²).

FAQs

What is the average household income in Greece, NY?

About. In 2022, Greece, NY had a population of 14.4k people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $66,708. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Greece, NY declined from 14,628 to 14,406, a −1.52% decrease and its median household income declined from $68,821 to $66,708, a −3.07% decrease. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greece, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (75%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.05%), White (Hispanic) (5.15%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.8%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.53%).

How did Greece, NY get its name?

Its name was chosen because of the then-current wave of sympathy toward the Greeks who were fighting for their independence from Turkish rule at the time. The central Town seat was named Charlotte (pronounced “Shar-lot”) for the daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Robert Troup; the land agent for an English estate that owned much of western New York at the time. Charlotte itself was incorporated as a village in 1869 and was part of Greece until 1916 when it was annexed to the City of Rochester as the 23rd Ward.

What is the poverty rate in Greece, NY?

7.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greece, NY (1.04k out of 14.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%.  The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34. The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greece, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Sources

Town of Greece

Data USA

Kiddle

Barry's Power Yoga

World Gym

WHOLE

AARP

Niche

Wikipedia

Seneca Park Zoo

The Strong National Museum of Play

Clubhouse Fun Center (Greece)

and & Stone Massage and Facial Spa 

LA Fitness

Pure Barre 

Greece Chiropractic PLLC

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