Suburban community west of Rochester and the Erie Canal
Bordered by the town of Greece to the north and the city of Rochester to the east, North Gates appeals to homebuyers seeking proximity to the Flower City and a comparatively affordable housing market. The community's single-family homes are at or below the median sales price for Monroe County. According to the census, North Gates had a population of 9,458 residents in 2020, a slight decrease from 2010. Thanks to its connection to Interstate 490, many locals commute to Rochester for work in less than half an hour, but there are also a number of business centers nearby, including the Canal Ponds Business Park, the largest mixed-use commercial development in upstate New York.
The median home value in North Gates is significantly lower than the national average, contributing to it's affordability and livability.
Canal Ponds Business Park in Gates, NY spans roughly 270 acres across the Towns of Greece and Gates, offering extensive space for industrial, office, retail, and hospitality development.
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Several city parks and access to the Erie Canal Heritage Trail
Gates Memorial Park features soccer fields, a picnic pavilion and a playground. There’s also Lions Park, with a playground, tennis courts, a sand volleyball court and the small Trolley Pond to skip rocks on. Less than a mile north of home, the Canal Ponds Business Park seamlessly blends bicycle trails and walkways along Canal Pond with office centers and access to the Erie Canal Heritage Trail. As with much of Upstate New York, North Gates experiences heavy snowfalls in the winter months, so residents prep accordingly. Folks can head to Westside Family YMCA to use the pool, sauna, fitness center and yoga studios, even on snowy days.
Lions Park in Gates, NY features a variety of sports amenities with three lighted tennis courts, a lighted basketball court, sand volleyball court, and an ADA-accessible fishing pier.
Gates Memorial Park features three baseball diamonds, two soccer/football fields, a playground, and a 10‑station fitness course, supporting a wide range of recreational opportunities.
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Attractively priced midcentury homes along suburban streets
“There’s many beginner post-World War II homes, as well as some nice, newer upscale homes,” says Patrick Hastings, an associate real estate broker with Howard Hanna. “It’s very affordable — the median sales price is lower compared to other nearby towns.” Home prices in North Gates range from $130,000 to $450,000, and the median single-family price is about $215,000. This is slightly lower than the median price for Monroe County and well below the national median. Buyers will find a market of classic midcentury ramblers and split-levels, built from the 1930s through the ‘80s. There are also a handful of newer Craftsman-style homes with attached garages available. Recent crime statistics for North Gates are not readily available.
Rambler style homes in Gates, NY, built primarily during the post‑World War II boom, account for an estimated 50 percent of all single‑story residences in the area, underscoring the neighborhood’s mid‑century suburban character.
The median listing price for Craftsman style homes in North Gates stands at around $145,000, offering an accessible price point for those seeking historic charm in their residence.
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Shopping and dining along Spencerport Road
North Gates' main commercial corridor, Spencerport Road hosts Gateway Plaza and a Wegmans for groceries. Erie Canal Commons is a strip mall to the north with several fast-casual restaurants. “I was counting how many spots you can have lunch in Gates, I think it was more than 25,” Hastings says. “A lot of spots are by Gates Center, Buffalo Road and Pixley Road, with the Tinseltown theater and restaurants.” Cinemark Tinseltown Rochester and IMAX is along Pixley Road, screening the latest movies.
Gateway Plaza offers North Gates residents an eclectic selection retail stores and restaurants.
Wegmans Food Market was founded on January 30, 1916, in Rochester, New York, and is headquartered in Gates.
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Children can attend schools in the Gates-Chili Central School District
Gates-Chili Central School District serves North Gates and gets a B-plus rating on Niche. As of 2023, the district has over 1,127 students enrolled through its centralized registration system. Northstar Christian Academy is a private Baptist K-12 school with a B rating on Niche, and it's ranked as the third-best Christian high school in the Rochester area.
The Gates Chili Central School District is a public school district in Rochester, New York that serves approximately 4,000 students in most of the town of Gates.
Northstar Christian Academy in North Gates is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
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Close to Rochester and Frederick Douglass Airport
Commuters can reach Downtown Rochester after a 6-mile drive on Interstate 490, which generally takes under 30 minutes. RTS buses stop along main streets like Spencerport Road, and the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is 5 miles to the south, with domestic and international flights. The nearest hospital is RRH Unity, affiliated with Rochester Regional Health, less than 2 miles north.
The Greater Rochester International Airport is less than 5 miles from the 19th Ward, and about 10 miles from downtown Rochester.
After a four-year renovation in 2014, Unity Hospital in Greece is now the only Monroe County hospital to feature all private patient rooms and free parking.
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