Neighborhoods in Wayne County, NY

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Ontario

Situated on the banks of its namesake lake, Ontario began as a small farming community that has grown into a quiet suburb of Rochester. “It’s a lower cost of living than most metropolitan areas in Rochester as far as taxes,” says Luke Cino, a local broker and CEO of Cornerstone Realty Associates, who grew up in Ontario. “There’s a power plant on
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  $358K
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  $160K - $836K
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  21 Listings
Ontario
Huron

The town of Huron was named after the Wendat nation, known by French settlers as the Huron, a Native American tribe drawn to the region for its natural resources, including the fresh water of Lake Ontario. “It touches Sodus Bay, East Bay and Port Bay, so there are a lot of little waterfront spots there,” says Luke Cino, a broker with Cornerstone
- Average Value
  
  $337K
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  $42K - $709K
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  6 Listings
Huron
Walworth

Walworth was founded as a farming community in 1830, and not much has changed since. The town is full of farmland and country backroads, making it a quiet place to settle down. It’s about 20 miles east of Rochester and close to the city’s suburbs. Luke Cino, a broker at Cornerstone Realty Associates who has been selling homes in the region for 20
- Average Value
  
  $327K
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  $170K - $868K
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  4 Listings
Walworth
Gananda

Once part of a short-lived 1970s federal government-backed housing development, Gananda has a new lease on life as an alternative to Rochester. Full of suburban-style subdivisions and New Traditional-style homes, this community is shedding its “failure” label and continues to evolve. “When it failed, everyone was like, ‘Yeah, why would you go to
- Average Value
  
  $321K
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  $170K - $509K
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  4 Listings
Gananda
Macedon

Once a village of Palmyra , Macedon separated to become its own upstate New York town in 1823. The two Wayne County towns still share a bond, with a joint park along the Erie Canal, and kids from both communities attending the Palmyra-Macedon Central School District, known locally as “Pal-Mac.” Macedon has one main road with retailers and restaurants,
- Average Value
  
  $307K
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  $187K - $649K
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  5 Listings
Macedon
Williamson

Orchards blanket the rural landscape of Williamson, a small town in New York's Wayne County. Just south of Lake Ontario and 25 miles east of Rochester, Williamson is best known for its apples and other crops like peaches and cherries. Here, generational farmers and commuters alike enjoy ample recreational opportunities on Lake Ontario and locally
- Average Value
  
  $282K
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  $47K - $1.5M
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  4 Listings
Williamson
Marion

Marion is a small, largely agricultural community just north of the Finger Lakes. The area is still dominated by farmland, but a growing number of residents commute to the greater Rochester area for work. “It’s a nice little Rochester suburb, kind of sleepy,” says area native Luke Cino, CEO of Cornerstone Realty Associates. “You can still find
- Average Value
  
  $258K
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  $119K - $475K
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  1 Listing
Marion
Sodus

Overlooking Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario, the town of Sodus got its name from the Cayuga word for "Silvery Water." First founded in 1789, the town has a long history. Sodus saw combat during the War of 1812, and the area was a major coal port from the 1850s until 1967. Sodus was also an important stop on the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved
- Average Value
  
  $247K
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  $15K - $759K
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  9 Listings
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Palmyra

Palmyra experienced much of its initial growth in the early 19th century as a waterfront hub on the Erie Canal. Many historic buildings from this era have been preserved, including some pertaining to Joseph Smith, who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, while living in Palmyra. The historical significance and vintage charm
- Average Value
  
  $240K
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  $112K - $634K
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  1 Listing
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Arcadia

Surrounded by farmland and scenic views, Arcadia includes the village of Newark and the hamlets of Fairville, Marbletown, Hydesville and Mud Mills. Overall, the community is home to about 15,000 people, of which nearly 10,000 live in Newark. “We’re not far from Rochester or Syracuse, so I imagine a lot of people who live here now either commute to
- Average Value
  
  $219K
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  $53K - $687K
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  8 Listings
Arcadia
Wolcott

Wolcott rises from the bluffs beside Lake Ontario and stretches into a seemingly boundless slice of Upstate New York, dotted with a broad selection of homes. This Wayne County community offers a wealth of outdoor attractions, both along the lake and elsewhere. It also features a village of the same name, which boasts a variety of restaurants and
- Average Value
  
  $204K
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  $60K - $577K
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  3 Listings
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Rose

Rose is a small farming community in Wayne County with sprawling landscapes that range from tranquil fields and forested groves to serene wetlands. “It’s a rural setting. You can buy properties with bigger acreage; there’s peace and quiet and lots of country roads. That’s a big draw for people,” says Tom Collier, an associate broker at Howard
- Average Value
  
  $203K
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  $77K - $421K
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  3 Listings
Rose
Butler

In the heart of Wayne County, the town of Butler has a rural atmosphere and relaxed pace about 15 miles from Lake Ontario. The town of 2,000 includes three small hamlets and swathes of rich farmland. “We normally get a lot of people who are coming from the city and want quiet. They want to start a little hobby farm, grow organics and have the
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  $191K
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  $152K - $166K
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  0 Listings
Butler
Savannah

Savannah is one of many rural towns in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, about 10 miles north of Cayuga Lake. “When you drive by, especially in the fall, you’ll see tall growing corn and fields full of green little soybean plants. We also have a lot of dairy farms, so you see a lot of cows and farm animals,” says Mara Gill, Savannah’s
- Average Value
  
  $187K
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  $65K - $367K
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  2 Listings
Savannah
Lyons

With recreation along the Erie Canal, locally owned businesses in the village and rural living on the outskirts, the town of Lyons welcomes families to its laid-back community 40 miles outside Rochester. "They welcome everybody with open arms," says Rachel Roberts, Realtor at Re/Max Revolution. In addition to its friendly atmosphere, Lyons
- Average Value
  
  $173K
- List Price
  
  $51K - $929K
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  9 Listings
Lyons
Galen

Covering 60 square miles, the town of Galen stretches across farmland and woods in upstate New York. Families are attracted to this area for its peaceful setting and relatively low cost of living compared to Rochester , 50 miles west. "Galen has gotten quite popular in the past two or three years because you can get an affordable, nice-sized home and
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  $157K
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  $40K - $482K
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  6 Listings
Galen

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