The Town FilesSpencerport, New York
Village in Monroe County · population 3,685 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,400
- Household income
- $81,029
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 102 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 38.9
Spencerport is a village of 3,685 people in Monroe County, New York. The median home is worth $188,400, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 82% of New York towns, better for retirees than 77% of New York towns.
How Spencerport 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 Spencerport is worth $188,400, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $81,029, which is more affordable than 72% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,047 a month. 60.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Spencerport | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,047 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $81,029 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Spencerport
| People | Spencerport | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 13.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 91.1% |
Weather in Spencerport
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 35.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 102.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 128 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spencerport since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 25, 2009 about 6.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 25, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 21, 2013.
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 Spencerport itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Spencerport
7 public schools with 3,976 students, about 8.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPENCERPORT HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,165 | 10.3 |
| A M COSGROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 846 | 10.0 |
| TERRY TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 465 | 11.6 |
| CANAL VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 431 | 9.2 |
| MONROE 2-ORLEANS BOCES | K-12 | 371 | 3.7 |
| WILLIAM C MUNN SCHOOL | PK-5 | 349 | 8.9 |
| LEO BERNABI SCHOOL | PK-5 | 349 | 9.4 |
Towns near Spencerport
- Ogden, NY1.3 mi · 20,270 people · home $235,200
- North Gates, NY5.2 mi · 9,458 people · home $163,400
- Gates, NY5.4 mi · 29,167 people · home $170,500
- Greece, NY5.5 mi · 14,429 people · home $169,300
- Parma, NY5.6 mi · 16,217 people · home $220,000
- Sweden, NY6.0 mi · 13,244 people · home $186,800
- Gates, NY6.2 mi · 4,956 people · home $168,600
- Clarkson, NY6.5 mi · 4,694 people · home $193,500
Spencerport questions
Is Spencerport, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Spencerport scores better for retirees than 77% of New York towns and quieter than 25%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Spencerport?
The median owner-occupied home in Spencerport is valued at $188,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,029, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,047 a month.
What is the weather like in Spencerport?
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.5 inches of precipitation a year and 102.0 inches of snow.
Does Spencerport get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spencerport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on July 25, 2009. 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)