Penfield Center, NY
Is Penfield Center a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Penfield, NY - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe324
Medium307
Low357
Other1557
32 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape13
Child involved15
Assault2
Other10
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of three males riding a suspected stolen electric cart from a store on the 1800 block of Empire Boulevard. | Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 14580 | Theft Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a call near Pioneer Drive in Fairport for a male patient with a blood pressure issue. The patient was transported to Strong Hospital by Medic 30 and (unit_number withheld). | Pioneer Dr, Fairport, NY 14450 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies investigated a report of two suspicious vehicles at a community center and ran their license plates. After checking the cars, the responding unit reported that everything appeared to be all set. | Linden Oaks, Rochester, NY 14625 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a customer trouble call at a business on Ridge Road, where a group of about seven to eighteen people is reportedly refusing to leave and allowing others into the location. | Ridge Rd, Webster, NY 14580 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspicious vehicle report near Blue Vista Trail. The vehicle was found unoccupied, and officers spoke with the person who reported the concern. | Blue Vista Trail, Webster, NY 14580 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports an open-line call from a location on Francis Drive in Penfield, with a possible domestic dispute between a man and a woman and the woman heard crying. | Francis Dr, Penfield, NY 14526 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a male found down in the grass near a dentist office on Penfield Road between Liberty Street and (number withheld) Mile Line Road in Penfield. | Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responding to a male down in the grass by the dentist office near Penfield Road; the male is now sitting up and may be snoring. | Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a male was found unconscious in the grass near a dentist office on Penfield Road between Liberty Street and (number withheld) Mile Line Road in Penfield. The male may be intoxicated. Two officers and fire responders were sent to the scene, assisted by a black Honda Civic directing responders. | Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a reported dark-colored dog near a residence on Jefferson Avenue in Fairport. | Jefferson Ave, Fairport, NY 14450 | Other Non-Crime Event |
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Median Home Price
$477,221
Average Rent
$2,394
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
Overview
Penfield Center is a suburban neighborhood in Penfield, NY, with mostly owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes and townhomes. Many homes were built between 1940 and 1999.
The neighborhood has a very low vacancy rate of 1.1%, indicating tight housing supply. It is wealthy, with a high executive and professional population and very low child poverty.
Penfield Center is noted for its large homes and is among the best neighborhoods in New York for executive lifestyles.
SuburbanWealthyExecutive LifestyleFamily-Friendly
Quick Facts
| Owner Occupied Rate | Higher than 99.1% of US neighborhoods |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Penfield Center features predominantly owner-occupied medium to large homes and townhomes, with a very low vacancy rate indicating strong demand.
| Owner Occupied Rate | |
|---|---|
| Large Home Share | |
| Housing Age | |
| Vacancy Rate | 1.1 |
What buyers will notice right away
Most homes are owner occupied, indicating residential stability.
High share of large 4+ bedroom homes.
Families & Lifestyle
Penfield Center is a wealthy, executive-oriented neighborhood with very low child poverty and a strong family presence.
High executive and professional population supports a comfortable lifestyle.
Very low child poverty indicates strong economic conditions for families.
Family-Friendly — Good schools and community support make it ideal for families.
| Executive Occupations | 69.2% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 69.2% |
|---|---|
| Sales and Service Occupations | 14.8% |
| Manufacturing and Laborer Occupations | 9.3% |
| Foreign Born | 10.0% |
| Top Ancestries | ["Italian","Irish","German","English","Scottish"] |
| Top Languages | ["English"] |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes and primarily drive alone to work.
Penfield Center residents enjoy shorter commutes and rely mostly on private vehicles.
Short Commutes — 58.6% commute 15-30 minutes.
Car Usage — Majority drive alone; car ownership common.
| Typical Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 64.3 |
| Carpool Rate | 9.3 |
Homes for sale near 14526
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$399,900
3 bd | 1 ba | 1,092 sqft
1680 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd
Penfield, NY, 14526
Frequently Asked Questions
How expensive is Penfield Center?
Median home price is $477,221, less expensive than 62.9% of NY neighborhoods.
What is the child poverty rate?
0.0%, lower than 100% of US neighborhoods.