Victor offers great schools, trails and more just south of Rochester
Victor is a small community south of Rochester, centered on a central village with subdivisions and rural homes in the surrounding region. The area is very diverse in terms of home styles and sizes, and also offers highly rated schools, a wide array of recreation opportunities with miles of multiuse trails, and six different golf courses. Though a commutable distance from both Rochester and Canandaigua, Victor offers a somewhat remote feel, thanks to its expansive green spaces and sprawling fields.
A wide variety of home types and styles across the community
The main village is full of ranch-style homes, New Traditional and Colonial Revival-style properties, usually close set along tree-lined streets. Victorian-era cottages and two-story farmhouses are dotted across the surrounding region, usually along narrow country roads. Most properties range from $170,000 to $570,000. New Traditional subdivisions with townhomes and low-rise condos date to the late 20th and 21st centuries, with properties ranging from $160,000 to $590,000. Larger properties with secluded, wooded lots in the more rural areas outside the village center have been built since 1950, and typically range from $ 580,000 to $1 million. Large estate-sized properties are rarer and can sell for between $1 million and $1.3 million. “There is some acreage available, but it’s mostly residential neighborhoods,” says Jeffrey Scofield, a local broker at Re/Max Plus with more than 30 years of experience. “If someone is looking for 5 or 10 acres, they’re not heading to Victor.” Gypsum Mills, a manufactured home community on Victor’s east side, has two-, three- and four-bedroom units for between $50,000 and $200,000.
Sprawling parks with lots of hiking trails and golf courses
Victor Municipal Park, a large community space in the main village, has playgrounds, a sand volleyball court and a small fishing pond, surrounded by about 2 miles of multiuse trails. Mead Square Park is located on Main Street, providing a small green space with park benches. Farther out into the countryside, Dryer Road Park features dirt mountain-biking trails for riders of various skill levels, as well as a jump track. On the north side, MaryFrances Bluebird Haven is a sanctuary for bluebirds that's popular among birdwatchers, with lots of trails and a community garden. Aside from designated parks, there are dozens of trails that wind through the entire region, many of which are suitable for cross-country skiing in the winter. There are six golf clubs in the area; Victor Hills Golf Club has three different 18-hole courses, all of which are open to the public.
Schools in Victor score in the B and A range
Students can attend Victor Primary through third grade and Victor Intermediate for fourth through sixth grades. Both schools earn a B-plus from Niche. Victor Junior High and Victor Senior High both earn an A. “Victor has a highly desirable school district,” Scofield says. “Most of the people who live there have kids and it’s a nice alternative to private school.” Victor Senior High offers lots of extracurriculars, including a competitive robotics team, the Outdoor Activities Club and Chess Club. Students can also take technical courses like principles of engineering and digital electronics, which allow them to earn college credit through the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Shops and businesses on Main Street, plus local breweries
Main Street is lined with businesses and restaurants like Sweet Basil Café, which serves Cambodian food. The Victor Farmers’ Market is held every Wednesday from June to October at the Village Hall. Several former industrial spaces near the decommissioned railroad tracks have been converted to breweries. Stumblin’ Monkey Brewing Company is a favorite, serving local brews, along with tacos and other Mexican food in partnership with Tiki Pedro’s Cantina. Nearby grocery stores include Aldi and Walmart. South of the village, the Ganondagan State Historic Site is located on a former indigenous town once occupied by the Seneca people, now home to a museum and cultural center.
Close to interstates 90 and 490
Interstate 90 runs through Victor, connecting with Interstate 490 on the community’s west side. Rochester is less than 20 miles north, while Canandaigua Lake is about 10 miles south. F.F. Thompson Hospital is a little over 10 miles away and Fredrick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is less than 25 miles away.
Community concerts are held throughout the summer
The Victor Music & Food Festival takes place every August with a lineup of mostly local bands, several food trucks and a selection of drinks from nearby breweries. The town also hosts the Sid Partington Memorial Summer Concert Series, a free gathering held every Thursday at Victor Municipal Park for six weeks in the summer.
