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Monroe County, New York

East Rochester

A compact town and village, sharing one boundary, between Pittsford, Perinton and Penfield.
Type
Town and village
County
Monroe County
From downtown
About 7 miles southeast, straight line
Coverage
1 story
Latest story
August 29, 2026
Where East Rochester sits in Greater RochesterSchematic map showing Lake Ontario to the north, Irondequoit Bay, the Genesee River running north through downtown Rochester, the Erie Canal crossing east to west, and 21 communities plotted at their approximate locations.Lake OntarioGenesee RiverErie CanalCanandaigua LakeRochesterPittsfordBrightonFairportPenfieldWebsterHenriettaWest HenriettaVictorGreeceIrondequoitSpencerportChiliGatesHiltonBrockportCanandaiguaFarmingtonMacedonRushEast Rochester
Schematic, drawn from approximate coordinates. Distances are straight-line from downtown Rochester.

Worth knowing

  • The town and village share the same boundary
  • Surrounded by Pittsford, Perinton and Penfield

Living in East Rochester

What the place is like to live in, from facts you can check on a map: the center, the water, the housing stock, the drive to the big employers and the highways. No ratings, and no drive times, because those depend on the street and the hour. How every community sits around each employer is on the commute page.

Center
A compact village with a walkable center.
Water
Not on the canal or the lake.
Housing
Older village housing on small lots.
Commute
A moderate drive from RIT; a moderate drive from the University of Rochester and Strong; a moderate drive from downtown Rochester; a moderate drive from the airport.
Highways
I-490 is at its edge.

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East Rochester: quick answers

Where is East Rochester, NY?
East Rochester is a town and village in Monroe County, New York, about 7 miles southeast of downtown Rochester in a straight line.
What should I know about East Rochester?
A compact town and village, sharing one boundary, between Pittsford, Perinton and Penfield. The town and village share the same boundary. Surrounded by Pittsford, Perinton and Penfield.
What is changing in East Rochester?
Living Rochester Suburbs has 1 story that mention East Rochester. The most recent, from August 29, 2026, is “Rochester’s Next Growth Wave Takes Shape”.
Are there events in East Rochester?
No events are listed in East Rochester right now. Organizers can list events for free on the Living Rochester Suburbs events calendar.
What is the commute from East Rochester to RIT, the University of Rochester and downtown like?
East Rochester is a moderate drive from RIT; a moderate drive from the University of Rochester and Strong; a moderate drive from downtown Rochester; a moderate drive from the airport. Drive times vary by neighborhood and traffic, so time the trip at the hour you would make it.
Where can I see homes for sale in East Rochester?
Current listings across Greater Rochester, including East Rochester, are on soldbykhem.com, the real estate site of Living Rochester Suburbs founder Khem Kadariya.

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