Why visit Clarkson
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include State University of New York at Brockport, Strand Theatre, A.D. Oliver Middle School and Morgan–Manning House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 17°F.
Weather in Clarkson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clarkson
Clarkson is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Clarkson in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 4,694 at the 2020 census, out of 6,904 in the entire town of Clarkson.
From the Wikipedia article Clarkson (CDP), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
State University of New York at Brockport
School · 2.6 mi
Public university in New York State, U.S.
Museums and landmarks14
A.D. Oliver Middle School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Middle school in Brockport, New York
40 Allen St, Brockport
Morgan–Manning House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Brockport, New York, NRHP-listed
151 Main Street, Brockport
Soldiers' Memorial Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Sculpture in New York, United States of America
Adams-Ryan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Hotel in Ogden, New York
Clarkson Corners Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Edward Harrison House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic home located at Brockport, Monroe County, New York
Lake View Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Cemetery in Brockport, New York
Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Brockport, New York, United States
Park Avenue and State Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Brockport, New York, United States
Whiteside, Barnett and Co. Agricultural Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Demolished historic factory and warehouse complex located at Brockport, New York, United States
Alumni House
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
After 1964, the building was used for office space and other purposes until, in 1976, the Alumni Association acquired the building. The...
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes8
Churches and places of worship13
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.9 mi
2929 Sweden-Walker Road, Brockport
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare3
UR Medicine Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation & Podiatry
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
156 West Avenue, Brockport
Map of Clarkson
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 17°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 58°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 62°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 61°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 43°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brockport Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monroe County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-30: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-10-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Brockport 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Holley 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Greece 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Bergen 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Albion 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Rochester 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Irondequoit 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Brighton 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Caledonia 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Batavia 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First Baptist Church Brockport NY Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Morgan-Manning House Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brockport - First Presbyterian Church, LtPowers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BROCKPORT CENTRAL RURAL HIGH SCHOOL, MONROE COUNTY, NY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers' Memorial Tower in Winter, Granddilulsion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ADAMS-RYAN HOUSE, MONROE COUNTY, NY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrance to Lakeview Cemetery, Granddilulsion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brockport - St Lukes Episcopal Church, LtPowers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EDWARD HARRISON HOUSE, BROCKPORT, MONROE COUNTY, NY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Historic District Brockport NY Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- CLARKSON CORNERS H.D., MONROE COUNTY, NY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brockport - Whiteside Barnett and Co - street view, LtPowers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SUNY Brockport Hartwell Hall, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
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