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Fairport

New York · 5,353 residents · 1.58 sq mi
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Fairport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,660. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $163,100. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,353
−7%since 2000
from 5,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,388 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 3,633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+15%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Fairport
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,660
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,884
+19%since 2000
from $29,390 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(5,503)
Black0.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(79)
Asian1%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(445)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(5,015)
Black1.4%(76)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(113)
Asian1.2%(62)
Other2.7%(145)
Diversity Score17.4%(933)
Diversity Score
17
+125%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairport, New York?

Fairport, New York has about 5,353 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairport, New York?

The typical household in Fairport, New York earns about $61,660 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairport, New York expensive?

In Fairport, New York, the median home is worth about $163,100, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Fairport, New York?

About 48.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fairport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairport, New York?

About 6.3% of people in Fairport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairport, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 590 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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