Population 4,174 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Genesee-Jefferson
Household size in Genesee-Jefferson
| Period | Genesee-Jefferson | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.46 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.41 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.35 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.98 | −0.14 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Genesee-Jefferson is a place of small households, averaging 2.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.00, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Genesee-Jefferson
| Period | Genesee-Jefferson | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1 | 39.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 40.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.5 | 41.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +14.1 | +2.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Genesee-Jefferson skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.2, against 40.1 nationally. The Rochester area as a whole looks much the same. Genesee-Jefferson is older than at least four in five Rochester neighborhoods.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Genesee-Jefferson
| Period | Genesee-Jefferson | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0% | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −16.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in Genesee-Jefferson (22.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Genesee-Jefferson
Renters in Genesee-Jefferson
| Period | Genesee-Jefferson | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.4% | 30.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.7% | 32.4% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.7% | 33.2% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.8% | 32.7% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Genesee-Jefferson rent: 70.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 52.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Genesee-Jefferson
| Period | Genesee-Jefferson | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 9.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 8.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Genesee-Jefferson as nationally: 10.7%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Rochester area overall (8.0%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Genesee-Jefferson
| Period | Genesee-Jefferson | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1963 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1965 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1966 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Genesee-Jefferson is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1944, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Genesee-Jefferson
| Period | Genesee-Jefferson | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $769 | $810 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $737 | $857 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $863 | $985 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $870 | $1,225 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$101 | +$415 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Genesee-Jefferson costs $870 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 38.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. No other Rochester neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Genesee-Jefferson
Bachelor's degrees in Genesee-Jefferson
| Period | Genesee-Jefferson | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 32.8% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 35.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 37.9% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +5.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Genesee-Jefferson: 14.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Rochester neighborhoods, Genesee-Jefferson has a lower share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Genesee-Jefferson
| Period | Genesee-Jefferson | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.4% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.5% | 89.7% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.0% | 90.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.4% | 91.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +18.0 pts | +3.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Genesee-Jefferson never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Genesee-Jefferson
| Period | Genesee-Jefferson | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Genesee-Jefferson: 9.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Genesee-Jefferson compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee-Jefferson | 2.02 | 42.2 | 22.6% | 70.8% | 10.7% | 1944 | $870 | 14.3% | 85.4% | 9.1% |
| Plymouth-Exchange | 2.25 | 27.8 | 24.3% | 83.4% | 10.0% | 1940 | $1,027 | 11.2% | 75.6% | 14.8% |
| 19th Ward | 2.59 | 35.0 | 21.6% | 43.0% | 10.9% | 1939 | $1,334 | 27.0% | 89.6% | 5.8% |
| Corn Hill | 1.79 | 39.8 | 9.9% | 61.4% | 9.0% | 1947 | $1,216 | 36.9% | 84.5% | 7.6% |
| Strong | 1.70 | 29.0 | 3.6% | 77.2% | 7.6% | 1953 | $1,426 | 47.7% | 93.2% | 8.2% |
| South Wedge | 1.64 | 36.8 | 4.2% | 89.0% | 8.2% | 1952 | $993 | 40.3% | 91.0% | 7.5% |
| Dutchtown | 2.48 | 31.0 | 34.1% | 74.7% | 23.4% | 1939 | $1,170 | 3.7% | 64.8% | 19.9% |
| Highland | 1.83 | 36.3 | 3.3% | 71.5% | 9.4% | 1949 | $1,375 | 48.8% | 85.5% | 9.3% |
| Ellwanger-Barry | 1.83 | 44.1 | 7.9% | 49.5% | 5.8% | 1943 | $1,079 | 55.6% | 91.5% | 3.0% |
| Central Business District-Rochester | 1.38 | 36.6 | 7.1% | 91.8% | 11.0% | 1952 | $1,309 | 51.5% | 93.5% | 6.0% |
| Pearl-Meigs-Monroe | 1.70 | 29.7 | 5.5% | 84.5% | 9.1% | 1946 | $1,114 | 52.8% | 96.2% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Genesee-Jefferson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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