City profile
Greece, NY
Monroe County · Population 13,943
Greece is a town in Monroe County, NY with about 13,943 residents and a typical home value near $169,000. It is 6 miles from Rochester, NY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
165
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$169,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,137
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
88
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 10.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.53%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 94/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Riverine flooding, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
6 mi to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 60% Democratic / 41% Republican
Community
Population
13,943
Black population
7.6%
County
Monroe County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving NY than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high taxes
Highlights
- About 13,943 residents
- Typical home value about $169,000
- 6 miles from Rochester, NY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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