Monroe County Summary

Life in Monroe County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Monroe County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Monroe County:

  • The population in Monroe County is 756,406.

  • The median home value in Monroe County is $239,223.

  • The median income in Monroe County is $71,450.

  • The median rent in Monroe County is $1,085.

  • The unemployment rate in Monroe County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Monroe County is 13.4%.

  • The average high in Monroe County is 59.0° and there are 87.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Monroe County

List Of Cities & Towns in Monroe County

Rochester, NY Population 210,992

Irondequoit, NY Population 50,780

Brighton, NY Population 36,819

Greece, NY Population 14,406

North Gates, NY Population 10,138

Brockport, NY Population 7,192

East Rochester, NY Population 6,321

Hilton, NY Population 5,998

Webster, NY Population 5,725

Fairport, NY Population 5,442

Clarkson, NY Population 5,022

Hamlin, NY Population 4,817

Gates, NY Population 4,716

Spencerport, NY Population 3,670

Honeoye Falls, NY Population 2,774

Scottsville, NY Population 2,482

Churchville, NY Population 1,887

Pittsford, NY Population 1,644

Map Of Monroe County

Monroe County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Monroe County is 59.0°.

  • There are 74.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 87.4 inches of rain each year with 19.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:06 hours of sun each day in Monroe County.

StatMonroe County
Mean High59.0
Nice Days74.94
Rainfall87.4
Snowfall19.9
Sunny_hours4:06
59.0°
Average High
87.4
Inches of Rain

Monroe County Photos

Brockport Cold Store Co
Source: Wikipedia User Michael C. Byrnes | CC BY-SA 4.0
Brockportc New York Village Offices
Source: Wikipedia User DanielPenfield | CC BY-SA 3.0
East Rochesterc New York Village Office
Source: Wikipedia User DanielPenfield | CC BY-SA 3.0
Erie Canal   Fairport Lift Bridge
Source: Wikipedia User Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowe | CC BY-SA 2.5
Erie Canal Cruise   Colonial Belle
Source: Wikipedia User Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowe | CC BY-SA 2.5
Fairportc New York Village Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Penfield | CC BY-SA 3.0

Monroe County Demographics

Population over time in Monroe County

The current population in Monroe County is 756,406. The population has increased 1.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 757,332 1.9%
2021 743,084 -0.0%
2020 743,341 -

Gender in Monroe County

  • Monroe County is 51.4% female with 388,753 female residents.

  • Monroe County is 48.6% male with 367,652 male residents.

Female
51.4% (388,753)
Male
48.6% (367,652)
Gender Monroe County NY USA
Female 51.4% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Monroe County

Monroe County is:

  • 68.8% White with 520,178 White residents.

  • 14.1% African American with 106,306 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 683 American Indian residents.

  • 3.7% Asian with 28,154 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 139 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 2,457 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 26,223 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.6% Hispanic with 72,266 Hispanic residents.

White
68.8% (520,178)
African American
14.1% (106,306)
American Indian
0.1% (683)
Asian
3.7% (28,154)
Hawaiian
0.0% (139)
Other
0.3% (2,457)
Two Or More
3.5% (26,223)
Hispanic
9.6% (72,266)

Table: Monroe County By Race

Race Monroe County NY USA
White 68.8% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 14.1% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 3.7% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.6% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Monroe County, New York

  • 5.1% of households in Monroe County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Monroe County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Monroe County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Monroe County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Monroe County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Monroe County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Monroe County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Monroe County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Monroe County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Monroe County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (38,670)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (30,703)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.8% (58,714)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.1% (61,144)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.9% (82,233)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.2% (122,620)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (98,831)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.2% (129,782)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.8% (66,561)
$200,000 or more
8.9% (67,145)
Income Monroe County NY USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.8% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.9% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.2% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.2% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.8% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.9% 15.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Monroe County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Monroe County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Monroe County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Monroe County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Monroe County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Monroe County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Monroe County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Monroe County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Monroe County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Monroe County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (30,256)
9-12th Grade
5% (37,820)
High School / GED
23% (173,973)
Some College
16% (121,024)
Associate's Degree
12% (90,768)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (166,409)
Master's Degree
13% (98,332)
Professional Degree
3% (22,692)
Doctorate Degree
2% (15,128)
Education Monroe County NY USA
< 9th Grade 4% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 23% 25% 26%
Some College 16% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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