What are the schools like in Fairport, NY?

Fairport is served primarily by FAIRPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Fairport?

The median household income in Fairport, NY is $95,354 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Fairport, NY?

Fairport has an average high temperature of 38.8°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 85.9 inches.

Fairport, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fairport, NY affordable or expensive?

Fairport's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairport is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $256,200 and the median rent is $1,164 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fairport, NY?

Fairport has a violent crime rate of 187.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1232.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fairport, NY a Good Place to Live?

Fairport is a small town of 5,442 in New York, with a median household income of $95,354 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Fairport stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fairport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fairport city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.7

Fairport's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairport costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fairport, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$256,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,164	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$95,354	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fairport's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

187.3 /100k

Property Crime

1232.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fairport is served primarily by FAIRPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fairport, NY	National Avg
School District	FAIRPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	59.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairport sees average highs of 38.8°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 33.4 inches of annual precipitation and 85.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fairport, NY
Average High — January	38.8°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.4"
Annual Snowfall	85.9"

Demographics

Metric	Fairport, NY	National Avg
Population	5,442	—
Median Age	48.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	16.7%	22.2%
65 and over	22.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Rochester, NY 2 mi St. John Fisher College, NY 4 mi Pittsford, NY 4 mi Nazareth College, NY 4 mi Gananda, NY 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Fairport

Fairport, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14450

Fairport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairport, NY affordable or expensive?

Fairport's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fairport roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $256,200 and median rent is $1,164/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairport, NY?

Fairport's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1232.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fairport?

Public schools in Fairport are operated by FAIRPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 59.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fairport, NY a good place to live?

Fairport, NY has a population of 5,442, a median household income of $95,354, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fairport?

Fairport averages 38.8°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.4 inches with about 85.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fairport?

Fairport, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14450.

What is the population of Fairport?

The population of Fairport, New York is 5,442 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fairport?

Key numbers for living in Fairport: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $256,200, median household income $95,354, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.