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Penfield, NY

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An active community and tranquil suburb on the bay

Bayside Parks Hiking Golf Fishing Restaurants

Penfield is an amenity-filled suburb with plenty of natural beauty. Located just a few miles west of Rochester and bordering Irondequoit Bay, Penfield is minutes from the coast of Lake Ontario. A lively New York suburb, Penfield offers a multitude of community parks great for outdoor recreation.

Visit Abraham Lincoln Park along the Irondequoit Bay with hiking and biking trails, fishing, and a playground. Venture over to Lucien Morin Park for more hiking trails, as well as opportunities to canoe or kayak. Play a round of golf at Shadow Lake Golf & Racquet Club or Penfield Country Club.

Public and private schools reside throughout Penfield, along with a popular movie theater, retail stores, local restaurants, and more. Find your affordable apartment in Penfield to enjoy access to beautiful parks, proximity to bigger cities, and views of Lake Ontario.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Penfield, NY is $889 for a studio, $1,243 for one bedroom, $1,485 for two bedrooms, and $2,062 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Penfield has increased by 8.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,243/month
345 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

37

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.

Schools

Scribner Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

567 Students

8
out of 10

Harris Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

427 Students

8
out of 10

Cobbles Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

546 Students

7
out of 10

Bay Trail Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,113 Students

7
out of 10

Penfield Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,424 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lucien Morin Park
  • Ellison Park
  • Abraham Lincoln Park
  • Tryon Park
  • Irondequoit Bay Park West

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.