About a mile north of Downtown Rochester, Upper Falls features historic homes and generally lower housing costs than nearby areas. Rochester's school choice program and a growing mix of businesses offer flexibility in education and everyday needs. The neighborhood also includes several parks with sports, riverfront trails and waterfall views.
Homes in Upper Falls are packed along sidewalk-lined streets, often set behind chain-link fences and modest lawns with the occasional tree. “It’s an up-and-growing community of Rochester,” says Cassandra Bradley, broker and owner of Cassandra Bradley Realty, with over seven years of experience. “The price point is less than $200,000 to buy a single-family home, and that’s all the way updated.”
Architectural styles vary, but Colonial Revival and Craftsman homes are most common, and many are historic. “You’re going to find that, in Rochester as a whole, a lot of homes were built in the 1900s, 1800s,” Bradley says. Cars are usually parked on the street, in driveways or detached garages. Prices range from the upper $20,000s to the lower $200,000s, with a median in the lower $80,000s. That’s below Rochester’s overall median and lower than nearby neighborhoods, including Downtown Rochester and Marketview Heights. Most residents are renters, and many homes have been converted into multifamily properties, making Upper Falls appealing to investors.
Kids in Upper Falls attend school through the Rochester City School District. Families may choose an elementary school within their assigned zone or a citywide school. Upper Falls is in the Northeast Zone. Secondary schools are citywide. The neighborhood’s Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 teaches pre-kindergarten through sixth grade and is within walking distance of many homes. Teens may attend World of Inquiry School No. 5, which earned the National Blue Ribbon designation in 2010.
Upper Falls has a handful of green spaces, but High Falls Terrace Park stands out for its sweeping waterfall views. The Pont de Rennes Bridge is a popular vantage point, with a few loungers set up for taking it all in. For baseball games and playground time, residents head to Baden Park or Don Samuel Torres Park. The Genesee Riverway Trail runs nearby, offering a scenic route along the river for jogging and cycling. The 24-mile trail continues through Maplewood Park, home to pickleball courts, fishing spots along the Genesee River and the well-known Maplewood Rose Garden, which features more than 250 varieties in peak season.
Upper Falls is dotted with convenience stores and fast-casual restaurants serving flavors from around the world. “It’s pretty convenient,” Bradley says. “There are plazas, a Tops Friendly Market … a McDonald’s, the Coca-Cola Factory, the Department of Human Services.” The Genesee Brew House is another standout, with rooftop seating for craft beer, bar bites and waterfall views; the brewery itself has been a Rochester fixture since 1878. Downtown offers additional go-to spots, including:
Upper Falls is walkable, bike-friendly and peppered with Regional Transit Service bus stops. North Clinton Avenue leads directly downtown, where you can connect to Interstate 490 and catch the Amtrak from the Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station.
Rochester’s annual events give residents plenty to look forward to. Highlights include:
Kirsten Perkins
SLF Realty LLC
(585) 514-5314
191 Total Sales
2 in Upper Falls
$47K - $67K Price Range
Duk Kharel
Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
(585) 572-5588
89 Total Sales
1 in Upper Falls
$133,000 Price
Donna Leonardo
Howard Hanna
(585) 514-5189
24 Total Sales
1 in Upper Falls
$110,000 Price
Austin Moyer
Coldwell Banker Custom Realty
(585) 378-5175
100 Total Sales
2 in Upper Falls
$115K - $130K Price Range
Deborah Renna-Hynes
eXp Realty, LLC
(315) 903-5777
207 Total Sales
1 in Upper Falls
$95,000 Price
Anastasia Broikos
RE/MAX Plus
(585) 203-9075
93 Total Sales
2 in Upper Falls
$34K - $38K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Upper Falls | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Upper Falls, Rochester sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Falls, Rochester over the last 12 months is $81,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$84,000
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Median Sale Price
$81,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$81,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$55,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$69,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
24
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$75
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Number of Homes
556
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Number of Homes for Sale
1
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Median Year Built
1900
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Months of Supply
0.50
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,348
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,217
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
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$124,900
Value-add opportunity with tremendous upside! This four-unit property at 521 Clifford Avenue is completely vacant and ready for its next chapter. Renovations have already been started, allowing the next owner to pick up where the current project leaves off and bring the property to completion. Ideal for investors, contractors, or owner-occupants seeking a substantial equity-building opportunity.
Mark Updegraff Updegraff Group LLC
$74,000
Another Rockin' Rochester Property! This 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath bungalow-style home offers excellent owner occupant or investment potential with recent upgrades already completed. Improvements include a new circuit breaker panel box, furnace and new hot water tank, along with updated bathrooms featuring a new vanity and shower surround. Added peace of mind comes with a recent inspection and
Norman Singleton RE/MAX Realty Group
$99,900
Downstiars unit vacant and easy show, will need atleast 48 hours notice for upstairs unit.
Tiffany Angelo One Seven Realty Inc
$89,900
Excellent investment opportunity or owner occupant duplex in the heart of Rochester! 22 Vose Street features a newer roof that is only 1 year old and both units are currently vacant, making it truly move-in and rent-ready. Great potential for immediate cash flow with the flexibility to set your own rents or live in one unit while renting the other. Conveniently located near schools, shopping,
Nunzio Salafia RE/MAX Plus
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$922
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,698
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$995
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Median Condo Rent
$923
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Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$850
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Total Population
6,883
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Median Age
33
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Population Density
12 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
32.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$21,697
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$38,872
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High School Graduates
67.4%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
7.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
1.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
50.4%
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Annual Precipitation
35''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
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Annual Snowfall
65''
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