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Monroe County, New York

Fairport

A canal village east of Rochester, known for the lift bridge on Main Street.
Type
Village in the Town of Perinton
County
Monroe County
From downtown
About 9 miles southeast, straight line
Coverage
1 story
Latest story
August 29, 2026
Where Fairport 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

  • Located within the Town of Perinton
  • The Erie Canal runs through the village
  • The Main Street lift bridge crosses the canal

Living in Fairport

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
The Village of Fairport has a walkable Main Street.
Water
The Erie Canal and the lift bridge are at the center of the village.
Housing
Older homes in the village, newer subdivisions in the surrounding Town of Perinton.
Commute
A moderate drive from RIT; a moderate drive from the University of Rochester and Strong; a moderate drive from downtown Rochester; a longer drive from the airport.
Highways
I-490 is at the edge of Perinton.

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Fairport: quick answers

Where is Fairport, NY?
Fairport is a village in the town of perinton in Monroe County, New York, about 9 miles southeast of downtown Rochester in a straight line.
What should I know about Fairport?
A canal village east of Rochester, known for the lift bridge on Main Street. Located within the Town of Perinton. The Erie Canal runs through the village. The Main Street lift bridge crosses the canal.
What is changing in Fairport?
Living Rochester Suburbs has 1 story that mention Fairport. The most recent, from August 29, 2026, is “Rochester’s Next Growth Wave Takes Shape”.
Are there events in Fairport?
Coming up: Rockin’ Thanksgiving Eve with Northside Johnny (November 25, 2026); Meet Author Debi Bower at Mescolata in Fairport (December 12, 2026). The full calendar is at livingrochestersuburbs.com/events.
What is the commute from Fairport to RIT, the University of Rochester and downtown like?
Fairport is a moderate drive from RIT; a moderate drive from the University of Rochester and Strong; a moderate drive from downtown Rochester; a longer 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 Fairport?
Current listings across Greater Rochester, including Fairport, are on soldbykhem.com, the real estate site of Living Rochester Suburbs founder Khem Kadariya.

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