Penfield town, New York
Penfield town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Penfield town is a geographic entity located in Monroe County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 39,139. The land area covers 37.24 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 39,139 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 15,699 | ±429 | 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 | 16,248 | ±468 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,699 | ±429 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 549 | ±192 |
| Median Home Value | $291,500 | ±$11,887 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,473 | ±$120 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $119,154 | ±$5,186 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,565 | ±$3,029 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | ±1.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,040 | ±489 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 19,354 | ±628 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.9% | ±1% |
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: 38,705 (2024)
ID: 184111
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
3100 ATLANTIC AVE, PENFIELD NY 14526-9798
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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 | 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 | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | 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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St. John Fisher University
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College | 4.2 mi away | 3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY, 14618-3597 |
5853858000
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PENFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 1985 BAIRD ROAD, PENFIELD, NY, 14526 |
(585) 340-8720
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Nazareth University
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College | 5.1 mi away | 4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY, 14618-3790 |
5853892525
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EAST ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 317 MAIN STREET, EAST ROCHESTER, NY, 14445 |
(585) 586-8302
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St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry
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College | 5.4 mi away | 120 French Road, Rochester, NY, 14618 |
5852713657
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FAIRPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 1 VILLAGE LANDING, FAIRPORT, NY, 14450 |
(585) 223-9091
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Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York
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College | 6.6 mi away | 769 Park Ave, Rochester, NY, 14618-3046 |
5854732810
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WEBSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | WEBSTER PLAZA, 980 RIDGE ROAD, WEBSTER, NY, 14580 |
(585) 872-7075
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Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
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College | 7.1 mi away | 320 North Goodman St, Suite 207, Rochester, NY, 14607 |
5852711320
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WINTON BRANCH
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 611 WINTON ROAD NORTH, ROCHESTER, NY, 14609 |
(585) 428-8204
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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 WEBSTER 2 NE, NY US, located 6.9 miles from Penfield town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.6° | 17.4° | 25.5° | 2.73" | 21.4" |
| February | 35.5° | 17.6° | 26.6° | 2.49" | 26.7" |
| March | 43.9° | 25.1° | 34.5° | 2.94" | 9.7" |
| April | 55.6° | 35.2° | 45.4° | 3.15" | 2.2" |
| May | 68.4° | 46.5° | 57.5° | 2.99" | 0.1" |
| June | 77.1° | 56.3° | 66.7° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 61.0° | 71.1° | 2.89" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.8° | 60.5° | 70.2° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.2° | 53.4° | 63.3° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.2° | 42.3° | 51.8° | 3.96" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.2° | 32.4° | 40.8° | 3.47" | 6.4" |
| December | 38.5° | 23.8° | 31.2° | 3.11" | 19.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Rochester village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Fairport village | Village | 3.6 mi | — |
| St. John Fisher College CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Webster village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Nazareth College CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Pittsford village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3605557144. • 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.