Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
24%
Penfield
Penfield, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,357
Population
41,405
Renter Mix
20% Rent
An active community and tranquil suburb on the bay
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Penfield is an amenity-filled suburb with plenty of natural beauty. Located just a few miles west of Rochester and bordering Irondequoit Bay, Penfield is minutes from the coast of Lake Ontario. A lively New York suburb, Penfield offers a multitude of community parks great for outdoor recreation.
Visit Abraham Lincoln Park along the Irondequoit Bay with hiking and biking trails, fishing, and a playground. Venture over to Lucien Morin Park for more hiking trails, as well as opportunities to canoe or kayak. Play a round of golf at Shadow Lake Golf & Racquet Club or Penfield Country Club.
Public and private schools reside throughout Penfield, along with a popular movie theater, retail stores, local restaurants, and more. Find your affordable apartment in Penfield to enjoy access to beautiful parks, proximity to bigger cities, and views of Lake Ontario.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$99,013
Average: $122,029
Education
17,950
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,559
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Penfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Penfield, NY is $1,005 for a studio, $1,353 for one bedroom, $1,723 for two bedrooms, and $2,516 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Penfield has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,353/month
408 Sq Ft
House
$2,598/month
1,394 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Penfield, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Scribner Road Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
549 Students
Public
Grades K-5
542 Students
Public
Grades K-5
479 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,094 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,443 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lucien Morin Park
- Ellison Park
- Tryon Park
- Abraham Lincoln Park
- Irondequoit Bay Park West
Military Bases
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.