The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 14605 sells for about $125,000, or $78 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $852 a month.
ZIP 14605 — Rochester
The 14605 housing market remains an affordable entry point within the Rochester area, characterized by low median prices and high rental demand. While inventory is tight, the market is driven by investor activity and first-time buyers seeking proximity to the city center. Prices have seen steady year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader regional trend of rising home values despite economic challenges.
This ZIP is primarily suited for investors seeking high-yield rental opportunities and budget-conscious buyers looking for entry-level housing close to the city center.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 14.4% · poverty 50.2% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 14605, Monroe County NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area experiences higher rates of property and violent crime compared to the broader Rochester metropolitan region, with trends remaining a persistent concern for local law enforcement.
Public schools serving this ZIP are part of the Rochester City School District, which generally faces significant challenges in academic performance and resource allocation compared to suburban districts.
The area is primarily urban with low wildfire risk, though older housing stock faces standard regional risks related to heavy winter snowfall and potential basement flooding.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to downtown Rochester's anchor institutions, though the ZIP itself is characterized by established urban density rather than new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are levied by the City of Rochester and the Rochester City School District, with rates among the highest in the state due to the city's reliance on property tax revenue to fund municipal and educational services.
Residents benefit from excellent proximity to downtown Rochester, with short drive times and access to local bus transit corridors serving the employment core.
The area features several small neighborhood parks and is within a short distance of the cultural and recreational amenities of downtown Rochester, including the Public Market and various community centers.
The rental market is deep with high demand for affordable units, though vacancy pressure is moderate; there is a significant presence of small-scale investor-owned rental properties.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and government sectors in the greater Rochester area, with a focus on urban revitalization efforts.
The area is well-served by the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority bus network, providing connectivity to the broader Monroe County region.
Development is focused on small-scale infill housing and the rehabilitation of existing residential structures rather than large-scale new construction.
Parcels are subject to City of Rochester municipal taxes and Rochester City School District levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the age of housing stock and regional weather patterns, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 14605.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Seabreeze Amusement Park4.65.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Rochester4.26.1 mi
- Central Rock Gym - Rochester4.81.3 mi
- Clubhouse Fun Center4.55.6 mi
- Ontario Play & Cafe4.67.5 mi
- Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack418.9 mi
- Blue Cross Arena4.31.1 mi
- Tim Hortons Iceplex4.34.9 mi
- ESL Ballpark4.61.1 mi
- Kodak Center4.52.5 mi
- The Strong National Museum of Play4.81.1 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Rochester and IMAX4.65.9 mi
- Seneca Park Zoo4.52.8 mi
- Seabreeze Amusement Park4.65.3 mi
- Ontario Beach Park4.56.3 mi
- The Strong National Museum of Play4.81.1 mi
- George Eastman Museum4.71.5 mi
- RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center)4.61.3 mi
- Genesee Country Village & Museum4.818.6 mi
- Memorial Art Gallery4.81 mi
- Ontario Beach Park4.56.3 mi
- Mendon Ponds Park4.810.7 mi
- Genesee Valley Park4.54.2 mi
- Highland Park4.82.6 mi
- Cobbs Hill Park4.72.3 mi
- Arrowhead Golf Course & Marina4.414 mi
- Rochester Yacht Club4.75.9 mi
- Port of Rochester Marina4.66 mi
- Westpoint Marina at Braddock Bay - Rochester NY4.410.9 mi
- Shumway Marine4.65.8 mi
- Shadow Lake Golf and Restaurant4.56.5 mi
- Oak Hill Country Club4.85.2 mi
- Eagle Vale Golf Club4.18.9 mi
- Big Oak Driving Range & Golf Shop Inc4.76.7 mi
- Webster Golf Club + The Indoor Links4.611.5 mi
- Eastview Mall4.512.6 mi
- The Mall at Greece Ridge Center4.25.1 mi
- City of Rochester Public Market4.70.7 mi
- Wickham Farms4.58.8 mi
- Schutt's Apple Mill4.97.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic and vibrant market serving as a major community anchor.
Local green space providing recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.