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Near High Falls, Rochester's tallest waterfall
Next to the tallest waterfall in Rochester is Upper Falls, a residential part of downtown full of investment properties from the first half of the 20th century. The view of the falls is spectacular. Water cascades over a 96-ft. drop underneath a footbridge where people can stand and listen to the roar. But despite its majestic natural setting, Upper Falls has a reputation for crime, including rates of violent crime exceeding the national average.
High Falls as seen from High Falls Terrace Park along the multi-use Genesee Riverway Trail.
Pont de Rennes bridge is in the Upper Falls neighborhood, in Rochester NY.
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Future New York state park with waterfall access
Efforts are underway to increase access to the area’s natural beauty. In 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $6 million in funding to create a state park that would give people access to the Genesee River gorge. The proposed park would have dozens of acres of open space near the waterfall so people can relax and soak up the landscape. “Currently, there’s no access to the base of the falls, and there hasn’t been for 100 years,” says Helen Dumas, director of urban engagement for the Genesee Land Trust. “It’s going to reclaim the river for the people who live in Rochester and the surrounding area, to give us access to an ecological recreation area we haven’t had for years and to promote the beauty of it.” The complete project is currently in the design phase. Today, people can enjoy waterfall views at the overlook at High Falls Terrace Park, a green space on the multi-use Genesee Riverway Trail.
High CAP Index score
Crime is an ongoing issue in Upper Falls. Its overall crime score on the CAP Index is 9 out of 10, more than double the national score of 4. This includes high rates of violent crime, including 10 out of 10 scores for homicide and assault with a weapon and a 10 out of 10 score for robbery.
Upper Falls has CAP Index is 9 out of 10, more than double the national average.
Upper Falls is a residential neighborhood in downtown Rochester, NY.
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The Brew House is a local favorite of Upper Falls residents.
Genessee Brew House has views of Rochester waterfall
Overlooking the falls is the Genesee Brew House, a restaurant and brew pub known nationally for its no-frills flagship beer, colloquially called just Genesee. The cozy bar, with its brick walls, chalkboard beer menu and comfort foods like meatball and ricotta pizza, has an upstairs patio overlooking the waterfall and the downtown skyline. McDonald’s has a restaurant in Upper Falls. Bobo’s Chicken Shack serves fajitas, wings and collard greens. Neighbors can grab groceries at Tops Friendly Markets, a supermarket selling food and household supplies. Nearby Pane Vino on the River serves Italian cuisine and espresso martinis and Water Street Music Hall hosts live bands. The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County has a huge book collection, community meeting rooms and story time for kids.
Church and masjid in the neighborhood
Catholic mass is held at St. Michael’s Church, a 220-foot-tall 19th-century Gothic Revival-style building that is the 10th tallest structure in Rochester. According to the city of Rochester, St. Michael’s is a spiritual home to the Rochester Fire Department and hosts a Firefighter’s Mass every year. Muslim neighbors can attend Masjid Tawfeeq of Rochester, which sits in Upper Falls.
St. Michael’s Church holds Catholic Mass in a 19th-century Gothic Revival-style building.
Masjid Tawfeeq Mosque serves Muslims in Upper Falls.
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Mostly renters in this Rochester neighborhood
Most people living in Upper Falls rent their homes. Houses sit next to each other on packed, urban streets behind chain-link fences and sidewalks. Single-family homes include early 1900s colonials and ranch-style houses, and the neighborhood also has multifamily homes like duplexes. Home prices start at around $35,000 and go up to about $126,000.
Prices for single and multi-family homes in Upper Falls range from $35,000 to $126,000.
Most of the people in Upper Falls rent their homes.
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Rochester school district offers school choice
Kids in Upper Falls attend school through the Rochester City School District, which offers a school choice program. Schools are divided into zones based on geography, but the district also has options citywide. Upper Falls is in the northeast zone. Some kids attend Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 for prekindergarten through sixth grade, Northwest Junior High School and World of Inquiry School No. 58 for high school. Lincoln and Northwest are rated C-minus by Niche and World of Inquiry is rated C-plus. World of Inquiry, which serves kindergarten through 12th grade, was named a National Blue Ribbon school in 2010.
Abraham Lincoln School 22 is a public school in the Rochester City School District.
Northwest Junior High School has an overall grade of C- on Niche.
World Of Inquiry School 58 has 951 students in grades PK, K-12.
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Access to I-490 and Amtrak station
Upper Falls is close to the rest of downtown Rochester. It’s directly north of the Inner Loop roadway, which connects to Interstate 490. Louise M. Slaughter Station, which offers Amtrak service, is located on the south side of the neighborhood.
The Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station offers passenger rail service to Upper Falls residents
Upper Falls is very close to downtown Rochester transportation hubs.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Upper Falls
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
10
4
Robbery
10
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Upper Falls Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Falls, Rochester sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Falls, Rochester over the last 12 months is $78,740, up 43% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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