Gates town, New York
Gates town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gates town is a geographic entity located in Monroe County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 28,988. The land area covers 15.20 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 28,988 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 12,645 | ±407 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 13,127 | ±411 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,645 | ±407 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 482 | ±207 |
| Median Home Value | $170,500 | ±$2,795 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,196 | ±$60 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,080 | ±$4,314 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,620 | ±$1,877 |
| Poverty Rate | 11% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,156 | ±720 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,739 | ±657 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.7% | ±1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 28,823 (2024)
ID: 170884
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
1605 BUFFALO RD, 1, ROCHESTER NY 14624-1696
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GUS Population: 752,202 (2024)
ID: 186625
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
39 W MAIN ST, ROCHESTER NY 14614-1408
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BROCKPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SPENCERPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ROCHESTER, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Empire Beauty School-Rochester
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College Vocational | 4.5 mi away | 340 Elmridge Center Drive, Rochester, NY, 14626-3461 |
8009204593
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GATES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 902 ELMGROVE ROAD, ROCHESTER, NY, 14624 |
(585) 247-6446
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University of Rochester
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College | 4.5 mi away | Wilson Blvd. - Wallis Hall, Rochester, NY, 14627-0011 |
5852753221
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LYELL BRANCH
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 956 LYELL AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14606 |
(585) 428-8218
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Roberts Wesleyan University
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College | 4.7 mi away | 2301 Westside Dr, Rochester, NY, 14624 |
5855946000
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ARNETT BRANCH
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 310 ARNETT BOULEVARD, ROCHESTER, NY, 14619 |
(585) 428-8214
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Northeastern Seminary
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College | 4.8 mi away | 2265 Westside Dr, Rochester, NY, 14624 |
5855946800
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CHILI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 3237 CHILI AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14624 |
(585) 889-2200
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Sharp Edgez Barber Institute
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College Vocational | 5.1 mi away | 398 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY, 14615-0000 |
5853305150
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MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 1111 DEWEY AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14613 |
(585) 428-8220
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROCHESTER GTR INTL AP, NY US, located 3.1 miles from Gates town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4° | 19.0° | 26.2° | 2.55" | 27.4" |
| February | 35.2° | 19.6° | 27.4° | 2.13" | 23.1" |
| March | 43.6° | 26.8° | 35.2° | 2.49" | 17.9" |
| April | 56.6° | 37.1° | 46.8° | 2.99" | 3.0" |
| May | 69.4° | 48.2° | 58.8° | 2.86" | 0.1" |
| June | 77.9° | 57.4° | 67.6° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.5° | 62.2° | 72.3° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.5° | 61.0° | 70.7° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.6° | 53.6° | 63.6° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.2° | 43.3° | 52.2° | 3.22" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.1° | 34.0° | 41.5° | 2.76" | 8.1" |
| December | 38.5° | 25.4° | 32.0° | 2.67" | 22.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| North Gates CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Greece CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Rochester city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Rochester Institute of Technology CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Spencerport village | Village | 5.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3605528442. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.