The story of this market
The typical home in Gates, New York sells for about $254,868, or $220 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 9 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.5%
NY · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Gates, New York
The Gates housing market is currently experiencing high demand and low inventory, leading to rapid sales and upward pressure on prices. The market is characterized by a strong seller's position, with homes selling significantly faster than in the previous year. Growth is driven by the town's suburban appeal and its integration into the broader Rochester economic landscape.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Gates yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved up 8.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 9 days on market with 0.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 8.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A central community park offering recreational facilities and green space for local residents.
Gates is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to the Rochester metropolitan area. The market offers relative affordability compared to larger urban centers, making it an attractive option for first-time homebuyers and those looking for stable, long-term residential value.
Gates is served by a network of local roads and is positioned near major highway corridors that facilitate commuting into downtown Rochester. Public transit options are available through regional bus services, though the area remains primarily car-dependent.
Gates offers a variety of local parks and community green spaces that provide residents with accessible outdoor recreation. The town's proximity to the broader Rochester area ensures that larger regional amenities, including major shopping districts and cultural venues, are within a short drive.
The rental market in Gates is characterized by steady demand, driven by its suburban location and proximity to Rochester employment hubs. Vacancy rates remain relatively low, and the market sees a mix of single-family rentals and multi-family units, with limited short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is closely integrated with the broader Rochester metropolitan area, benefiting from a diverse mix of healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors. Employment momentum is stable, supported by regional infrastructure and proximity to major corporate employers in Monroe County.
Parcels in Gates are subject to town, county, and school district taxes, with additional special district assessments for services such as fire protection, water, and sewer utilities.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (New York) — Income-Based Assessment for Affordable Rental Housing: The assessed valuation must be determined using the income approach based on actual net operating income, excluding subsidies, tax credits, or grants used for development costs. State (New York) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Real property is assessed by local jurisdictions based on a uniform percentage of value. The tax liability is calculated as (Assessed Value * Tax Rate) - Exemptions.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profiles for Gates town, Monroe County, NY.
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