Why Live in Brown Square
Brown Square, located 2 miles northeast of downtown Rochester, offers convenient city living with a walkable layout, access to local restaurants and parks and proximity to the Genesee River. The neighborhood combines residential and commercial spaces and features a limited housing inventory, a challenge seen across Rochester but especially here. Many homes date to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with American Foursquares common and known for clapboard siding, white trim and bright interiors. Streets include sidewalks, modest lawns and maple trees, and more than half of residents rent. Median home prices sit in the low $70,000s, with options ranging from small fixer-uppers in the upper $30,000s to multifamily properties topping out in the low $200,000s. Brown Square falls within the Rochester City School District, and K-8 students may attend John Williams School No. 5, which offers the English Language Learning program. High schoolers may choose their school, with Rochester Early College International High providing opportunities to earn 24 to 60 college credits. Local parks include Jones Square Park with walking paths and picnic areas, plus Brown Square Park and Verona Playground. Nearby sports attractions include baseball at Innovative Field Stadium and soccer at the Rochester Community Sports Complex. The 13-mile Genesee Riverway Trail provides jogging and cycling routes with river views and access to High Falls. Maplewood Park, 2 miles away, offers courts, fishing and the Maplewood Rose Garden, along with the annual Lilac Festival. Dining options reflect global flavors, including Di Paolo's Bakery, Happy Gut Sanctuary, J Ribs, Everest Nepali-Indian Restaurant and Spiro's Market & Deli. Italian staple Rocky's and groceries from Gorkha's and Aldi round out essentials. The neighborhood is walkable with bus service, Inner Loop access, Amtrak service 2 miles away and easy connections to the airport and Unity Specialty Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brown Square a good place to live?
Brown Square is a good place to live. Brown Square is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Brown Square has 11 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.0 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $39,975 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 15.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Brown Square are renters, with 91.6% of residents renting and 8.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Brown Square can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Brown Square neighborhood guide.
Is Brown Square, NY a safe neighborhood?
Brown Square, NY is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Brown Square?
The median home price in Brown Square is $90,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $18,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $440 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $19K a year to afford the median home price in Brown Square. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Brown Square is $40K.
What are the best public schools in Brown Square?
The best public schools that serve Brown Square are:
What are the best private schools in Brown Square?
The best private schools that serve Brown Square are:
- Aquinas Institute has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Nazareth Elementary has a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
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Are home prices dropping in Brown Square?
Yes, home prices in Brown Square are down 5% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Brown Square, NY
On average, homes in Brown Square, Rochester sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Brown Square, Rochester over the last 12 months is $71,500, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$71,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$98,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$85,700
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$55
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$90,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
