The Town FilesRush, New York
Town in Monroe County · population 3,490 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $264,600
- Household income
- $122,519
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 54.2
Rush is a town of 3,490 people in Monroe County, New York. The median home is worth $264,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of New York towns, better for families than 94% of New York towns, quieter than 92% of New York towns.
- #2 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New York
- #2 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in New York
- #5 in The 24 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New York With Mild Winters
- #7 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #7 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
- #9 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in America
How Rush 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 Rush is worth $264,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $122,519, which is more affordable than 76% of New York towns. Median rent is $771 a month. 95.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rush | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $771 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $122,519 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rush
| People | Rush | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 23.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.3% | 91.1% |
Weather in Rush
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 16.4°F. About 33.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rush since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 8, 1981 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 27, 2020.
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 Rush itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Rush
2 public schools with 521 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA B LEARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-3 | 463 | 10.3 |
| INDUSTRY LIMITED SECURE SCHOOL | 9-12 | 58 | — |
Towns near Rush
- Honeoye Falls, NY4.3 mi · 2,706 people · home $265,300
- Avon, NY5.5 mi · 3,399 people · home $182,200
- Avon, NY5.6 mi · 6,939 people · home $183,900
- Henrietta, NY6.0 mi · 47,096 people · home $223,700
- Mendon, NY6.0 mi · 9,095 people · home $388,700
- Lima, NY6.1 mi · 4,154 people · home $220,200
- Caledonia, NY7.2 mi · 4,154 people · home $189,000
- Wheatland, NY7.7 mi · 4,897 people · home $183,100
Rush questions
Is Rush, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rush scores better for retirees than 94% of New York towns and quieter than 92%. 34.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.2).
How much does a house cost in Rush?
The median owner-occupied home in Rush is valued at $264,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $122,519, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $771 a month.
What is the weather like in Rush?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 16.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.6 inches of precipitation a year and 51.7 inches of snow.
Does Rush get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rush since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 8, 1981. 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)