Charles House Area Council, NY

Is Charles House Area Council a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore
57

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe1757
Medium1693
Low1816
Other7937

355 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape132
Child involved128
Assault9
Other119

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime dateCrime descriptionAddressCrime category
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14606Property Damage
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14606Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14606Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As 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, NYBreak-In
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14608Traffic
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible family dispute near Andrews Street.Andrews St, Rochester, NY 14604Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14619Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14606Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14621Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14606Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price
$85,281
Average Rent
$1,994
Vacancy Rate
23.4%

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.

HistoricUrbanLow Income

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 Age75.1% built no later than 1939
Renter Occupied Rate

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes built before 1940, offering historic character.
Vacancy rate is high, which may indicate prolonged vacancies.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a high concentration of single mother households and very high child poverty rates.

Sales and Service Jobs — 43.0% employed in sales and service occupations.
Low Income — Per capita income lower than 98.0% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Child Poverty Rate79.4%
Single Mother Households

Demographics

College Educated6.8%
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.

Bus Ridership — 16.8% ride the bus, higher than 98.1% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Moderate Commutes — Most commute between 15 and 30 minutes.
Main Commute Time15-30 minutes (39.9%)
Drive Alone Rate65.6%
Bus Commute Rate16.8%
Carpool Rate16.5%

Homes for sale near 14606

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$1,079,000
4 bd | 5 ba | 3,332 sqft
14606 W Village Parkway
Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340
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$455,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,560 sqft
14606 Branding Iron Pass
Austin, TX, 78734
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$350,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,871 sqft
14606 Annarbor Heights Ct
Cypress, TX, 77433
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$385,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,757 sqft
14606 Thomas Jefferson Dr #14606
Plainfield, IL, 60544
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$354,450
4 bd | 2 ba | 1,755 sqft
14606 Mocking Wren Rd
Brooksville, FL, 34614
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$454,950
4 bd | 3 ba | 2,702 sqft
14606 Sabine Loop Road
San Antonio, TX, 78253
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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.

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