The Town FilesPerinton, New York
Town in Monroe County · population 47,479 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $310,200
- Household income
- $112,093
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 83 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 45.9
Perinton is a town of 47,479 people in Monroe County, New York. The median home is worth $310,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more upscale than 88% of New York towns, better for retirees than 82% of New York towns, better for cycling than 79% of New York towns.
How Perinton ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Perinton is worth $310,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $112,093, which is more affordable than 52% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,349 a month. 79.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Perinton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $310,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,349 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $112,093 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 79.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Perinton
| People | Perinton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 21.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 91.1% |
Weather in Perinton
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 39.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 82.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Perinton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 15, 1996 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 15, 1996.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 15, 2024.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| November 14, 2017 | Flood | DR-4348: Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 30, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3262: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 382,138 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,838 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Perinton itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Towns near Perinton
- Fairport, NY1.6 mi · 5,501 people · home $278,100
- East Rochester, NY3.7 mi · 6,334 people · home $143,500
- Pittsford, NY4.9 mi · 30,617 people · home $389,100
- Penfield, NY5.1 mi · 39,438 people · home $291,500
- Gananda, NY5.7 mi · 5,867 people · home $235,900
- Macedon, NY6.0 mi · 9,270 people · home $209,800
- Victor, NY6.2 mi · 15,860 people · home $359,000
- Victor, NY6.7 mi · 2,744 people · home $291,000
Perinton questions
Is Perinton, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Perinton scores better for retirees than 82% of New York towns and quieter than 34%. 23.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.9).
How much does a house cost in Perinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Perinton is valued at $310,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $112,093, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,349 a month.
What is the weather like in Perinton?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.3 inches of precipitation a year and 82.5 inches of snow.
Does Perinton get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Perinton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 15, 1996. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)