Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
23%
Gates
Gates, NY Area Guide
A Rochester suburb brimming with conveniences
Suburban
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Affordable
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Commuter
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Convenient
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Quiet
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in a convenient locale. Gates offers residents the many amenities of suburban life, including scenic parks, accessible shopping, and close proximity to an array of big-city offerings.
Officially incorporated in 1813, Gates blends a historic character with its suburban vibe. Gates provides plenty of options for enjoying the outdoors, containing Brook-Lea Country Club, Gates Memorial Park, and Lions Park as well as nearby access to the sprawling Genesee Valley Park.
Numerous shopping centers and plazas are strewn throughout town, providing residents with a host of everyday conveniences. Commuters and frequent travelers relish Gates’ easy access to I-390, I-490, and Greater Rochester International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,766
Average: $80,569
Education
3,502
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,830
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gates has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- University of Rochester Arboretum
- Genesee Valley Park
- Greece Canal Park
- Highland Park and Lamberton Conservatory
- Lamberton Conservatory
Airports
- Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.