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History in the heart of Rochester
Bordering the historic district of Corn Hill and the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood, Mayor’s Heights has a long history in the heart of Rochester. Mayor’s Heights is a quiet, walkable neighborhood next to various famed establishments, restaurants and museums. “We have the river, we have an infrastructure that takes care of issues and we have homes that would be worth a million dollars in another city,” says Christopher Thomas, a Rochester native with over 30 years of experience as the Owner and Broker of New 2 U Homes LLC. “Rochester is an amazing place to be.”
You can see the Main Street section of Mayor's Heights on the right as well as the housing density and yard sizes on the left.
Lot sizes are larger in Mayors Heights than in other Rochester neighborhoods that surround downtown.
This is the view of the Rochester skyline from Mayor's Heights.
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Colonial bungalows and new development
Homes sit on modest lots by shady streets with sidewalks in Mayor’s Heights, and the median year homes were built was 1900, which provides the neighborhood with a variety of older residences and newly renovated homes with a rich history. Single-family homes make up 21% of the housing stock in Mayor’s Heights, while multifamily homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings make up the majority. The average home price falls between $60,000 - $180,000. Potential homebuyers can find a 3-bedroom bungalow with a full attic for $72,000, with prices increasing to $160,000 for a 3-bedroom colonial bungalow with hardwood flooring.
With the residential development of multiple new apartment complexes and the restoration of older residences, this neighborhood has a lot of potential. “More investors are flocking to Mayor’s Heights because the prices are much lower than in neighborhoods like Corn Hill,” says Thomas. “It’s definitely a neighborhood experiencing upward mobility, and the new properties there are going to benefit the surrounding communities.”
New built homes are attracting new residents to Mayor's Heights.
There are also a lot of multi family units in Mayor's Heights.
While there is some retail in Mayor's Heights, the neighborhood is primarily residential.
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Nick Tahou Hots "Garbage Plates" and the 1872 Café
Nick Tahou Hots is an iconic Rochester establishment, serving “garbage plates,” which are ground cheeseburgers over a bed of home fries and macaroni salad. The restaurant opened in 1918, and its culinary creations have been a must-try ever since. Across the street from the Susan B. Anthony Museum is the 1872 Café, which has pizza, soups, and salads with a gluten-free menu. There are plenty of locally owned convenience stores to try out in a pinch. Locals can step into the corner store, Goldstar Meat Market Inc., for meat, snacks and prepackaged goods. ALDI is two miles north on Lake Avenue, and Tops Friendly Markets is only a mile west on West Avenue for all the supermarket essentials.
The Garbage Plate is a dish made popular by Nick Tahou's Hots in Mayor's Heights.
A man picks up his food at Nick Tahou Hots in Mayor's Heights.
Friends enjoy lunch together at Nick Tahou Hots in Mayor's Heights.
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The Corn Hill Arts Festival
Within walking distance of Mayor’s Heights, the Corn Hill Arts Festival is an annual summer staple for the city of Rochester. This renowned festival showcases live music and art from hundreds of artists over nine streets and is one of the premier cultural events in the country.
IB Programs and holistic learning
Kids can attend George Mather Forbes School No.4, a K-6 school with an overall Niche grade of C. Students in 4th grade and up can join the basketball team or cheerleading squad for an extracurricular activity. Joseph C. Wilson Foundation Academy has an overall grade of C-minus, offering an International Baccalaureate program focusing on holistic learning, communication and intercultural learning. Rochester Early College International High School has an overall grade of B, and students can join the video game club or the outdoor club, which hosts camping, hiking and geocaching trips.
Sew Green in Mayor's Heights can teach you to repair your clothing.
George Mather Forbes School 4 serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
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The Susan B. Anthony house and getting outdoors
Just north is the home of civil rights activist Susan B. Anthony, which is now a museum that people can tour. The 1872 monument is a bronze ballot box sculpture where Anthony illegally cast her vote in the year 1872, and it is across the street from the Susan B. Anthony Museum. Kids can go to Troup Street Park for a large playground with a solar-powered sprinkler splash pad that only uses fresh water. The park also has a picnic area, a basketball court and a soccer field. Bronson Avenue playground is at the southeast corner, and visitors can use the renovated playground, basketball courts and an outdoor classroom with boulder seating. The Genesee River is just over a mile east and offers kayaking, boat tours and riverside trails to outdoor enthusiasts looking to get outside.
From Mayor's Heights you can walk through Corn Hill to get to the Genesee River.
Troup Street Park is located in the center of Mayor's Heights and has some great skyline views.
This house is the historical home of the women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony and can be visited.
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RTC, biking and walking in Mayor's Heights
The RTC bus system takes passengers throughout the city and has five stops in Mayor’s Heights. The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is located just 3 miles southwest. This neighborhood is highly walkable and somewhat bike-friendly, allowing residents to save a more demanding automobile trip for another day.
The Genesse River close to Mayor's Heights offers walkways on both sides and some of the best skyline views in Rochester.
Residents of Mayor's Heights can enjoy biking along the Genesee River.
Residents of Mayor's Heights can enjoy running along the Genesee River.
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Other information
Crime is higher than average in Mayor’s Heights, but the crime rate for Rochester is trending downward each year. In fact, the Mayor’s Heights neighborhood is going through a transition of identity. Locally, it is being referred to as COTS, or Changing of the Scenes, to mark a revitalization of the housing sector and new community development. The development of the Voter’s Block Community project includes the construction of a large apartment complex with Section 8 and affordable housing on the site where Susan B. Anthony led a voting rights protest. It also includes the rehabilitation of several vintage buildings in the area.
Power House Kingdom Cathedral Church of God In Christ serves the Mayor's Heights community.
Greater Adams Street Church of God by Faith in Mayor's Heights was founded in 1914.
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Parks in this Area
Aqueduct Park
Picnic Area
Genesee River Park
Picnic Area
Genesee Riverway Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Genesee Valley Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Fishing
Lunsford Circle Park
Events
Troup Street Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Susan B. Anthony Square Park
Trails
Edgerton Park
Transit
Airport
Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International
7 min drive
Bus
Jefferson & Clifton
Bus
Reynolds & Samuel Mccree
Bus
Samuel Mccree & Seward
Bus
Jefferson & Samuel Mccree
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mayor's Heights
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mayor's Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mayor's Heights, Rochester sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mayor's Heights, Rochester over the last 12 months is $263,400.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,871
Median Age
34
Population Density
26 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,010
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,563
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.6%
% Population in Labor Force
60.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
65''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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