Fairport, New York
Fairport is a village of 5,403 people in Monroe County, New York, founded in 1867.
Why visit Fairport
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 42 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fairport Lift Bridge, Center Stage, Henry DeLand House and Minerva and Daniel DeLand House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Fairport
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About Fairport
Fairport is a village in the town of Perinton, part of Monroe County, New York, United States. Fairport is a suburb of Rochester and is known as the "crown jewel of the Erie Canal". The population of the village was 5,501 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Fairport, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Center Stage
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
Amphitheater located at Center Park at the Perinton Town Hall Complex.
1100 Ayrault Road, Fairport
Museums and landmarks22
Henry DeLand House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
1 East Church Street, Fairport
Minerva and Daniel DeLand House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
4677 Fairport-Nine Mile Point Road, Fairport
Harvey Whalen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Mud House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Richardson's Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Samuel Rich House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Stephen Phelps House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Penfield, New York, NRHP-listed
Thomas Youngs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic post office building located at East Rochester in Monroe County, New York
Wilbur House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Thomas L. Hulburt House
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
106 Hulburt Road, Fairport
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes42
Great American Diner
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 0.9 mi
650 Whitney Road
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Caraglio's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
1345 Fairport Road, Fairport
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Riki's Family Restaurant
Diner · American
25 North Main Street, Fairport
Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-15:00
Moonlight Creamery
Cafe · Ice Cream
36 West Avenue, Fairport
Su-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00
Fairport Brewing Company
Bar and pub
99 South Main Street, Fairport
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:59; Sa 12:00-23:59; Su 12:00-17:00
Junction 361
Restaurant · Coffee, Sandwich
Mo-Th 07:00-18:00; Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa,Su 07:00-16:00
30 more on the map.
History
The town of Perinton was first settled in the two flat areas of Perinton Center (Turk Hill and Ayrault Roads) and Egypt. What was developed as the village of Fairport was a swampy area in the northern part of the town that was drained in the 1820s by construction of the new Erie Canal. With the opening of the canal, what was then known as Perrinsville quickly became a busy canal port with a reputation for being a "fair port".
A further boon to the area's reputation as an industry and transportation center came with the construction of railroads in 1853. This now booming section of Perrinsville was incorporated as a village on April 30, 1867, and eventually became the center of activity for the town of Perinton.
In the 19th century, industry moved into Fairport, including Deland Chemical (baking soda), Cobb Preserving (the predecessor to American Can), and the Trescott Company (fruit grading and packing systems). Deland Chemical later became Fairport Vinegar Works, makers of Certo brand pectin used to gel and preserve foodstuffs.
In the early 20th century, the Erie Canal was expanded and renamed the Barge Canal. (It reverted to its original name in 1992). Barge transportation rapidly declined as automobiles and trucks became popular. The town began to expand away from the canal. The Erie Canal is now used mainly for recreation.
From the History section of Fairport, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
First Baptist Church of Fairport
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places
94 South Main Street, Fairport
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran
48 Perrin Street, Fairport
Fairport United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
31 West Church Street, Fairport
First Ukrainian Christian Church
Church · 1.0 mi
355 High Street Extension, Fairport
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries33
East Rochester Elementary School
School · 2.5 mi
400 Woodbine Ave, East Rochester
East Rochester Junior-Senior High School
School · 2.6 mi
200 Woodbine Ave, East Rochester
Healthcare2
Map of Fairport
140 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 16°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 22°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Victor 2Nw (7 mi away), rain and snow from Macedon, 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, 12 miles away.
- East Rochester 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- St. John Fisher College 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Pittsford 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Nazareth College 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Brighton 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Rochester 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Irondequoit 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Marion 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Manchester 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Greece 15 mi northwest, about 24 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
- Erie Canal - Fairport Lift Bridge, Matthew D. Wilson ( LtPowers ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- FairportCanalDays2018ConcessionStands, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FairportPublicLibraryHistoricMarker, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FairportMuseum2023, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FairportCanalDays2018VillageHall, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FairportNewYorkCentralSchoolDistrictOffice, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayK, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayI, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayH, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayJ, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WestAvenueSchoolFairportNewYork, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportNightA, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FairportCanalDays2018Marina, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayD, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayG, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayF, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayE, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportNightB, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayM, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayL, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayP, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lift Bridge at Fairport on the Erie Canal (9279964518), Adventure George, CC BY 2.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayN, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayO, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayB, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayA, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportDayC, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageFairportNightThomasXGrasso, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FairportCanalDays2021LiftBridgeConstructionB, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FairportCanalDays2021LiftBridgeConstructionA, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FairportCanalDays2021NewYorkStatePolice, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FairportCanalDays2021Pens, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FairportNewYorkOktoberfest2018KegTappingProcession, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barge passing through Fairport, NY, Bill Blevins from Fairport, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0
- FairportCanalDays2018InformationBooth, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Green-lantern-inn-fairport-ny, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DeLand House Fairport July 2020, Laurrellye, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First-baptist-church-of-fairport, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East Rochester Post Office, Matthew D. Wilson ( LtPowers ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- SamuelRichHousePenfieldNewYork, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
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