
Is Charles House Area Council a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
355 Registered Offenders Nearby
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 reported vandalism incident near Murray Street, where kids were reportedly running around and breaking windows. | Murray St, Rochester, NY 14606 | Property Damage |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a diabetic issue involving a 40-year-old female near Woodshire Lane, between Glensville Drive and Lemon Lane. | Woodshire Ln, Rochester, NY 14606 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a 28-year-old female who fell and has abdominal pain at an apartment near Dodge Street and Jay Street. Emergency services were requested and dispatched for forced entry. | Dodge St Unit C, Rochester, NY 14606 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responds to a reported alarm at a location on Thomas Street in Rochester, New York. | Thomas St, Rochester, NY | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a two vehicle crash blocking traffic near State Street and Vincent Street in Rochester, with no reported injuries. | State St & Vincent St S, Rochester, NY 14608 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible family dispute near Andrews Street. | Andrews St, Rochester, NY 14604 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, police respond to a reported domestic dispute between partners at a residence on West High Drive in Rochester. The situation reportedly involves a physical altercation, and the male involved may have arrived in a gray Pacifica vehicle. | W High Terrace, Rochester, NY 14619 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical service called to (number withheld) Dodge Street near Jay and Lyell streets for possible abdominal pain and an open door. | Dodge St, Rochester, NY 14606 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a report of trouble breathing near Mazda Terrace and North Clinton Avenue. Advanced life support was initially dispatched but later canceled, and a closer unit was assigned. | Mazda Terrace, Rochester, NY 14621 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a report of a 42-year-old male having trouble breathing near Myrtle Street, Rochester. The call involved an upstairs apartment near St. Helena back street and North Clinton Avenue, with responders coordinating to meet at Hollenbeck and Mazda Terrace. | Myrtle St, Rochester, NY 14606 | Medical Emergency |
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Overview
Charles House Area Council is an urban neighborhood in Rochester, NY, with a median home price of $85,281, less expensive than 98.6% of New York neighborhoods.
The neighborhood has a high vacancy rate of 23.4%, higher than 91.2% of U.S. neighborhoods, and a large share of historic homes built before 1940.
Housing market and real estate character
Charles House Area Council features mostly renter-occupied historic homes and small apartment buildings, with a high vacancy rate.
| Housing Age | 75.1% built no later than 1939 |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Rate |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a high concentration of single mother households and very high child poverty rates.
| Child Poverty Rate | 79.4% |
|---|---|
| Single Mother Households |
Demographics
| College Educated | 6.8% |
|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | |
| Top Ancestries | ["Puerto Rican (36.8%)","German (3.9%)","Sub-Saharan African (3.5%)","African (3.5%)","Italian (2.6%)"] |
| Top Languages | ["English","Spanish","Italian","Mon-Khmer"] |
Commute
Most residents have moderate commutes, with many driving alone or riding the bus to work.
Charles House Area Council has a mix of commute modes with a notable bus ridership.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes (39.9%) |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 65.6% |
| Bus Commute Rate | 16.8% |
| Carpool Rate | 16.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charles House Area Council a historic neighborhood?
Yes, 75.1% of homes were built no later than 1939.
What is the child poverty rate?
79.4%, higher than 99.3% of U.S. neighborhoods.