$327,448Average Value$202Average Price per Sq Ft13Homes For Sale
Parma offers both a rural lifestyle and suburban amenities
Northwest of Rochester, Parma blends farmland and suburban living. Local mom-and-pop markets and eateries pepper country backroads, and new construction and top-rated schools attract families to the city’s outskirts. “Residents have a strong sense of community,” says Joseph Avery, a broker with RE/MAX Titanium who grew up in Rochester. “You’ll find many families who have lived here for generations. Small businesses rule, and Parma gets the best and worst of all four seasons.” While nearby Lake Ontario adds to the town’s outdoor recreation options, the lake also brings cold fronts during the winter months, which can include lake-effect snow. The Village of Hilton provides a more concentrated retail area, and State Route 259 allows for a 15-mile commute to Rochester. “Parma is a great location for people who love the city but prefer the country,” Avery says. In addition to the town’s quiet atmosphere, the area receives a 1 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, the lowest possible score.
Parma residents enjoy access to both the rural tranquility of Monroe County and recreational opportunities along Lake Ontario.
Since 1989 Pettinari’s Deli has served the Hilton and Parma communities quality pizza and subs and has become a staple of the neighborhood.
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Parma features Colonial-style homes and lakefront estates
More than 95% of Parma is residential, and more than 90% of residents own their homes. Buyers can find a variety of 1,500- to 2,500-square-foot ranch-styles, Colonial-styles and contemporary styles, some built as recently as 2025. Common features include two-car garages, stone chimneys and foundations, large bay windows and spacious lot sizes. Single-family properties typically sit on a quarter-acre to multiple acres, and prices generally range from $350,000 to $550,000. There are also lakefront Traditional and Victorian-style estate-like properties in north Parma that offer around 5,000 square feet of space for about $1.5 million to $1.8 million.
Colonial style homes in Parma typically sit on large lots with a median listing price of around $360,000 depending on size and condition.
Victorian-style homes on Lake Ontario next to Parma feature private beaches and are priced between $1,500,000 and $1,800,000.
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Hilton Central public schools offer STEM programs for all ages
Hilton Central School District, which receives an A-minus grade from Niche, serves students living in Parma. Students can begin at Village Elementary School, which receives a B-plus and holds family STEM nights with interactive learning demonstrations. They can then advance to Merton Williams Middle School, which also holds a B-plus, before advancing to Hilton High School, which has an A-minus. The high school’s sports teams and student-led clubs are locally well-known and highly regarded, and include football, marching band and robotics.
Village Elementary School is a public school in Hilton, NY, offering a Gifted & Talented program and International Baccalaureate.
Hilton High School is a highly rated, public school in Hilton, NY and has 1,366 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
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Local eateries line backroads and historic churches fill Hilton
Rural routes dominate much of Parma, where farm stands and antique stores are common. Local eateries are scattered throughout the backroads, including Abe’s on the south end along State Route 104. This classic American diner serves burgers and sandwiches in a log cabin. On the east side of town, Kelly’s Farm Market & Bakery is open from Labor Day through December. “You can watch cider being made and smell the freshly baked pies and turnovers,” Avery says. “People come from neighboring towns to buy from Pettinari’s, too,” he adds, referring to the popular deli and pizzeria on Parma's west side. North of Parma Town Park, the proprietors of Mamaste have created a mom-friendly environment where customers can order lattes and sandwiches while children up to five years old can enjoy a dedicated play area. The countryside provides a suitable landscape for wineries, with Mayers Lake Ontario Winery & Cidery and Blue Barn Cidery representing two oft-visited options.
The Village of Hilton, centrally located in Parma, offers more shopping and dining options. In addition to eateries and a Tops Supermarket, this town center area is home to several historic churches. The cornerstone of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church was laid in 1882, and the village itself was named after Reverend Hilton of Hilton’s Freewill Baptist Church in 1896. The Hilton United Methodist Church burned down in 1965, leaving behind only the stained-glass windows that are featured in the new building today.
Blue Barn Cidery offers Parma residents a spacious barn setting, complete with a store selling their ciders and merchandise.
On Tuesdays of each month between 9 and 11:30 am Hilton Baptist Church runs a Clothes Closet that accepts gently used clothing for those in need.
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Parma Town Park and other green spaces provide recreation
Located off State Route 259, Parma Town Park features a playground and a skate park. There are also athletic fields where youth leagues play, as well as basketball courts and a paved walking trail that passes by a fishing pond. The park is opening its newest addition, The Bark Yard, in May of 2025. This off-leash dog park with play equipment will require a $24 annual membership fee. Parma Town Park hosts the annual Clams and Bands, a free summer kick-off event complete with a clambake and other grill favorites, live music, adult beverages and an ice cream truck. The Village of Hilton also draws a crowd twice annually, once in the summer for the Fire Department Carnival and again in the fall for Apple Fest.
In north Parma, Salmon Creek Nature Preserve covers 29 acres of grasslands, wetlands and woodlands, and is a popular spot for birdwatching and fishing. The preserve has 2.5 miles of hiking trails and an accessible observation deck. On the west side of town, the Deerfield Golf & Country Club was built on more than 350 acres. The 27-hole golf course is open to the public and was the 2024 winner of the Democrat & Chronicle’s Best of Rochester’s award. To the east, along the Braddock Bay of Lake Ontario, Manitou Beach Marina offers 100 floating dock slips and a boat ramp.
Salmon Creek Nature Preserve opened in September 2022, and is located along Salmon Creek, and is adjacent to the Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area.
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Commuters can access State Route 104 to reach Rochester
While the Regional Transit Service bus has routes through Parma, the area is car-dependent. State Route 259, the town's main artery that runs north-to-south, connects commuters to other highways like State Route 104, which brings them to downtown Rochester. Just outside of downtown, Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is about 15 miles from Parma.
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Parks in this Area
Hilton Parma Recreation
Pineway Ponds Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Greece Canal Park
Parma Town Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Disc Golf
Braddock Bay Park
Grace & Truth Sports Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Parma
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Parma Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Parma, Hilton sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Parma, Hilton over the last 12 months is $350,000, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,898
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,375
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$104,964
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.6%
Advanced Degrees
13.7%
% Population in Labor Force
69.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
82''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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