Phelps town, New York
Phelps town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Phelps town is a geographic entity located in Ontario County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,559. The land area covers 64.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,559 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs | ±4.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,848 | ±187 | 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 | 3,125 | ±235 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,848 | ±187 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 277 | ±139 |
| Median Home Value | $166,300 | ±$10,287 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,124 | ±$95 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,262 | ±$12,620 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,070 | ±$3,184 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 678 | ±315 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,118 | ±261 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.6% | ±2.2% |
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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TOWN OF PHELPS
GUS Population: 6,589 (2024)
ID: 205000
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOOKKEEPER
79 MAIN ST, PHELPS NY 14532-1054
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GUS Population: 113,012 (2024)
ID: 131196
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
20 ONTARIO ST, CANANDAIGUA NY 14424-1802
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CLYDE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | CLYDE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-09 | CLYDE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | SENECA FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | SENECA FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | WALWORTH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GENEVA, 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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Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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College | 5.7 mi away | 196 North Street, Geneva, NY, 14456-1651 |
3157874005
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PHELPS LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 8 BANTA STREET, SUITE 200, PHELPS, NY, 14532 |
(315) 548-3120
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Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital
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College Vocational | 5.7 mi away | 196 North St, Geneva, NY, 14456-1651 |
3157874005
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CLIFTON SPRINGS LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 4 RAILROAD AVENUE, CLIFTON SPRINGS, NY, 14432 |
(315) 462-7371
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Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 6.4 mi away | 131 Drumlin Ct, Newark, NY, 14513-1863 |
3153327374
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GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 244 MAIN STREET, GENEVA, NY, 14456 |
(315) 789-5303
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Hobart William Smith Colleges
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College | 7.0 mi away | 337 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY, 14456 |
3157813000
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NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 121 HIGH STREET, NEWARK, NY, 14513 |
(315) 331-4370
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Finger Lakes Community College
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College | 12.1 mi away | 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY, 14424-8395 |
5853943500
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LYONS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 122 BROAD STREET, LYONS, NY, 14489 |
(315) 946-9262
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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 GENEVA RSCH FARM, NY US, located 5.2 miles from Phelps town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.4° | 15.8° | 23.1° | 1.79" | 13.5" |
| February | 32.2° | 16.7° | 24.5° | 1.58" | 13.3" |
| March | 40.0° | 23.9° | 31.9° | 2.40" | 12.8" |
| April | 53.7° | 34.8° | 44.2° | 2.76" | 1.8" |
| May | 66.6° | 46.4° | 56.5° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.1° | 56.0° | 65.6° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.4° | 60.6° | 70.0° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.8° | 59.0° | 68.4° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.2° | 51.5° | 61.3° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.5° | 41.3° | 49.9° | 3.83" | 0.1" |
| November | 46.4° | 31.5° | 38.9° | 2.55" | 4.7" |
| December | 35.9° | 22.9° | 29.4° | 2.32" | 10.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phelps village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Clifton Springs village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Geneva city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| Newark village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Lyons CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Port Gibson CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3606957529. • 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.