The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 14621 sells for about $99,000, or $76 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.81% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 11 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,039 a month.
ZIP 14621 — Rochester
The 14621 housing market remains a highly affordable entry point within the Rochester area, characterized by low median prices and a high share of rental properties. Market activity is steady, with homes selling near asking price, driven by demand for low-cost housing in an urban environment.
This ZIP code is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and investors looking for entry-level housing opportunities in an urban setting with proximity to downtown Rochester.
Median prices moved up 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 11 days on market with 2.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.8% · poverty 34.3% — 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 4.8%/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 2.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 14621, 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.
Crime rates in the 14621 area are significantly higher than the regional average for Monroe County, with ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address public safety concerns.
Public schools serving the 14621 ZIP code are part of the Rochester City School District, which generally faces challenges with academic performance metrics compared to suburban districts in the county.
The area is not prone to significant wildfire or wind hazards, though localized urban flooding can occur during heavy precipitation events due to aging infrastructure.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Rochester regional economy, with major employers in healthcare and education, though the immediate ZIP code area sees limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by the City of Rochester and Monroe County, with rates reflecting the city's urban tax structure and school district levies.
Residents have direct access to major arterial roads leading to downtown Rochester, with a commute profile heavily reliant on personal vehicles and limited public transit connectivity.
The area features several local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of the Genesee River trail systems and the shopping districts of northern Rochester.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and limited supply, with rents trending upward in line with the broader Rochester urban market.
The economy is anchored by the Rochester regional employment base, including major institutions like the University of Rochester and Rochester Regional Health.
The area is served by RTS bus routes connecting to the downtown transit center, with primary access via major north-south corridors.
Development is focused on urban infill and the rehabilitation of existing residential properties.
The Monroe County assessment office manages property valuations, which are subject to annual adjustments based on market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Rochester City School District taxes and municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are standard for the region, with no specific high-risk hazard surcharges reported.
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings.
New York requires a standard property condition disclosure statement from sellers, with a credit option if the disclosure is not provided.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ZCTA-level estimates.
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 Park4.64.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Rochester4.27.4 mi
- Central Rock Gym - Rochester4.82.6 mi
- Clubhouse Fun Center4.56.9 mi
- Ontario Play & Cafe4.68.5 mi
- Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack419.9 mi
- Blue Cross Arena4.32.4 mi
- Tim Hortons Iceplex4.36.2 mi
- ESL Ballpark4.62.2 mi
- Kodak Center4.51.7 mi
- The Strong National Museum of Play4.82.4 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Rochester and IMAX4.66.4 mi
- Seneca Park Zoo4.51.6 mi
- Seabreeze Amusement Park4.64.3 mi
- Ontario Beach Park4.55 mi
- The Strong National Museum of Play4.82.4 mi
- George Eastman Museum4.72.6 mi
- RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center)4.62.5 mi
- Memorial Art Gallery4.82.2 mi
- Genesee Country Village & Museum4.819.5 mi
- Ontario Beach Park4.55 mi
- Mendon Ponds Park4.812 mi
- Genesee Valley Park4.55.4 mi
- Highland Park4.84 mi
- Cobbs Hill Park4.73.5 mi
- Arrowhead Golf Course & Marina4.413.8 mi
- Rochester Yacht Club4.74.6 mi
- Port of Rochester Marina4.64.7 mi
- Westpoint Marina at Braddock Bay - Rochester NY4.49.8 mi
- Shumway Marine4.64.4 mi
- Shadow Lake Golf and Restaurant4.56.9 mi
- Oak Hill Country Club4.86.2 mi
- Eagle Vale Golf Club4.19.4 mi
- Big Oak Driving Range & Golf Shop Inc4.77.4 mi
- Webster Golf Club + The Indoor Links4.611 mi
- The Mall at Greece Ridge Center4.24.6 mi
- City of Rochester Public Market4.71.7 mi
- Wickham Farms4.59 mi
- Schutt's Apple Mill4.97.5 mi
- Kohl's4.26.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large regional park featuring trails and river views.
Historic park known for its rose gardens and scenic gorge views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.