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Suburban character and city convenience in Genesee-Jefferson
About two miles southwest of Downtown Rochester, Genesee-Jefferson is a compact neighborhood close to the University of Rochester and Highland Hospital. Leafy, sidewalk-lined streets give the area a slightly suburban feel, while convenience stores and restaurants remain within easy reach. Single-family homes are often priced below the city’s median, which sits in the lower $200,000s. Compared to neighboring Plymouth-Exchange, Genesee-Jefferson feels a bit busier, with several major thoroughfares and a higher concentration of commercial activity.
Colonial Revival and Craftsman home prices below the city median
Primarily built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Genesee-Jefferson's homes are set close together along sidewalk-lined streets. Many sit behind modest lawns shaded by mature trees, with cars either parallel-parked or tucked into driveways. Colonial Revival homes are common, often featuring covered porches, louvered shutters and clapboard siding with white trim. Craftsman houses tend to be smaller, with asymmetrical facades, double-hung windows and lattice skirting. “[Genesee-Jefferson is] definitely desirable for both location and price,” says Daniel Powell , broker and branch director with Hunt Real Estate ERA, who has more than 18 years of experience. “Very popular, and close to the university … it has accessibility to all of the city.”
Home prices generally range from the lower $30,000s to the lower $200,000s, depending on size and condition, with a median sale price in the lower $100,000s — below both the neighboring 19th Ward and the citywide median. Renters make up the majority of residents, adding to the neighborhood’s appeal for property investors. “Rochester is always a strong market to buy,” Powell says.
Colonial Revival homes in Genesee-Jefferson are popular.
Many homes in Genesee-Jefferson have less than 10 feet between them.
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Rochester Early College International High is highly rated.
Understanding Rochester’s school choice program
The Rochester City School District offers school choice. Families may choose an elementary school within their assigned zone or a citywide school. Secondary schools are citywide.
Genesee-Jefferson is in the district’s South Zone, and the neighborhood’s Dr. Charles T. Lunsford School No. 19, which serves pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, is within walking distance of many homes. Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High offers an International Baccalaureate program, which builds global awareness and critical thinking through independent research and real-world learning.
D'Mangu Restaurant in Genesee-Jefferson is known for great empanadas.
Enjoy international flavors along Genesee Road
Genesee Street is lined with a handful of locally owned businesses, including convenience stores like Maklan Food for everyday grocery essentials. Dining options nearby range from casual to international and include:
Brooks Landing Diner, a relaxed spot known for classic brunch plates alongside a few Korean specialties, such as bulgogi sandwiches
D’Mangu, a Dominican restaurant serving beef empanadas, chicharrones and sweet plantains
Pop Style International, a fast-casual Jamaican eatery offering jerk chicken burritos
The Wok, an Asian fusion cafe with a menu that spans Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese dishes
Westside Farmers Market, a seasonal community hub featuring fresh produce, live music and entertainment from June through October
Play sports, explore trails and spot wildlife at Genesee Valley Park
While there are no parks within the neighborhood itself, several small green spaces sit nearby, including Jefferson Terrace Park, which offers a playground, a playing field and mature maple trees for shaded picnics. There’s also the Thurston Road YMCA Neighborhood Center, where you can take yoga, line dancing and kickboxing classes.
The 24-mile Genesee Riverway Trail, a popular route for jogging and cycling, runs close by and connects to Genesee Valley Park. Spanning more than 800 acres, the park features baseball diamonds, a swimming pool and a cricket pitch, along with opportunities for bass fishing and birdwatching. From May through September, the Genesee Waterways Center has canoes and kayaks available to rent.
Genesee-Valley Park attracts visitors far outside the Genesee-Jeffrson neighborhood.
Genesee Valley Park has plenty of green space for outdoor activities.
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Genesee-Jefferson offers convenient access to many downtown amenities.
Walk, bike and bus in Genesee-Jefferson
Genesee Street and Jefferson Avenue are sidewalk-lined, bikeable and dotted with Regional Transit Service bus stops. Both lead to West Main Street, which takes you straight downtown.
Rochester’s festivals celebrate lilacs, music and community
Rochester offers a full calendar of festivals and cultural events throughout the year. Standouts include:
The Lilac Festival in May, celebrating the seasonal blooms in Highland Park
The Rochester International Jazz Festival, which brings more than 1,700 musicians to venues across the city
The Rochester Fringe Festival in September, featuring performances ranging from comedy and dance to juggling and street theater
Opera and classical concerts at the historic Eastman Theatre, including performances by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
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Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International
6 min drive
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Jefferson & Flint
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Jefferson & Columbia
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Plymouth & 1400 Plymouth
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Genesee & Earl
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Jefferson & Frost
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Plymouth & Barton
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Jefferson & Champlain
Reviews
Niche Reviews
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7/21/2014Niche Review
I unfortunately live in a crime ridden area--Rochester is one of the most dangerous cities in America--but there is also quite a bit of reaction time since there is some juvenile delinquency in my area.
3.0Niche User
10/22/2015Niche Review
I enjoy living in the city but I hate the crime that comes with this area in general due to people using and selling drugs. This was an area where the people help one another, looked out for each other kids and homes it's not like now. There is an high concentration of renters with slum lord who don't take care of their property. Many homeowners have moved because of the crime and poor performing school system. I stayed because I don't care for the surburbs they have too many rules and requlations I like being able to paint my home whatever color I please. I feel the city needs to work harder at cleaning up the city to make it attractive again to promote home ownership. They should also help people who are still owner occupied with grants for roofing and structural external and internal, to help with the up keep of their homes.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Genesee-Jefferson
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Genesee-Jefferson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Genesee-Jefferson, Rochester sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Genesee-Jefferson, Rochester over the last 12 months is $120,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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