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Gates, NY

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A Rochester suburb brimming with conveniences

Suburban Affordable Commuter Convenient Quiet

in a convenient locale. Gates offers residents the many amenities of suburban life, including scenic parks, accessible shopping, and close proximity to an array of big-city offerings.

Officially incorporated in 1813, Gates blends a historic character with its suburban vibe. Gates provides plenty of options for enjoying the outdoors, containing Brook-Lea Country Club, Gates Memorial Park, and Lions Park as well as nearby access to the sprawling Genesee Valley Park.

Numerous shopping centers and plazas are strewn throughout town, providing residents with a host of everyday conveniences. Commuters and frequent travelers relish Gates’ easy access to I-390, I-490, and Greater Rochester International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Gates, NY is $2,250 for two bedrooms, and $2,300 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gates has increased by 14.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$0/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$2,027/month
1,275 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Greece Canal Park
  • Strong National Museum of Play
  • University of Rochester Arboretum
  • Seneca Park Zoo
  • Genesee Valley Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.