Clarkson has rural and suburban options outside Brockport
Clarkson, New York, is technically its own town, but locals think of it more as a neighboring community of Brockport . State Route 19 connects the two towns, leading north from Brockport’s small city setting into the countryside of Clarkson. “This is a suburb of Rochester, but it’s a mix of residential and agricultural out here,” says agent Stephen Popowych with Hunt Real Estate, who grew up in Brockport and still lives in the area. “Brockport is kind of suburban, then 5 minutes outside of it, you’re seeing apple orchards.” Clarkson has suburbs and country homes with acreage, giving buyers multiple options within a few minutes of shopping in Brockport. No matter the location, people typically move here for the small-town pace and the prices. “The prices are lower than in suburbs like Greece closer to Rochester,” Popowych says. “And the taxes are lower too.”
Homes in the suburbs or the countryside
Clarkson’s living options reflect the land’s transition from suburban to rural. “There’s a mix of everything from suburban tracts to country homes and fruit farms,” Popowych says. Clarkson’s suburban communities are clustered around Route 19. At the low end of the range, manufactured homes in town can cost $30,000 and $120,000. Most of the early-1900s cottages, 1970s suburban ranch-style homes and larger colonial-style and Prairie-style homes fall between $140,000 and $380,000. Countryside residences with acreage include small ranch-style homes and newer Craftsman mansions on over 10 acres, ranging from $160,000 to almost $800,000. Clarkson's median single-family sale price is about $150,000, a bit less than half of Greece's median single-family sale price.
Summers are spent on Lake Ontario
Clarkson has a couple of green spaces, such as Hafner Park, which has soccer fields, tennis courts and basketball courts. But when residents have free time, they’re most likely to head up the road to Lake Ontario. “You’re 15 minutes or less from Lake Ontario, which is a huge amenity,” Popowych says. “It’s got great fishing, and boating is big too in the summer.” Hamlin Beach State Park is just over 10 miles north. It provides shoreline for swimming and a pier for fishing. The rest of the property is a wooded area with lakefront nature trails.
Students go to school in Brockport
Clarkson is within the Brockport Central School District, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Prekindergarten through fifth grade is broken into three schools. Kids start at Ginther Elementary and continue at Barclay Elementary, both of which are rated a B-minus. Lastly, Hill Elementary gets a C-plus. All move on to Oliver Middle, which gets a B-minus, and Brockport High receives a B. High school seniors can earn college credits from SUNY Brockport, part of the State University of New York system.
Dine in Clarkson and shop in Brockport
At Clarkson’s main intersection, where state routes 19 and 104 meet, there are a few local eateries. Millhouse Family Restaurant serves traditional American fare, and Cusimano’s Pizzeria is the go-to spot for a pie. Ridge Runners is a popular bar on Route 104. Route 19 leads south into Brockport, where it becomes Main Street. Along it, residents can find restaurants and shop at Wegmans, the supersized supermarket founded and headquartered in Rochester. T.J. Maxx and ALDI are around Wegmans.
Downtown Rochester is just over 20 miles east
Most Clarkson residents commute to downtown Rochester, just over a 20-mile drive east. The drive is about the same distance to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. Brockport is home to University of Rochester Medicine-Strong West Hospital.
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