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Rochester neighborhood mixes residential with industrial
Lincoln Park is a part industrial, part residential Rochester neighborhood bordered by the Erie Canal and Interstate 490. Manufacturing firms, fencing companies, and chemical plants do business on the west side of the neighborhood, bordering the skinny historic waterway. On the east side, 1920s colonials and one-story cottages have small front lawns. Mt Read Boulevard, a north-south highway, divides the neighborhood’s two sides, and Amtrak railroad tracks run along its southern border. “There are quite a few commuters here who work in or around Rochester,” says Dharwin James, a Realtor at Voyage Realty Group specializing in the Rochester area.
Homes in Lincoln Park can cost between $45,000 and $130,000.
Lincoln Park is a modest neighborhood that flourished during the post-WWII housing boom.
Residents of Lincoln Park enjoy a strong sense of community.
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Homes built in the early 20th century
Homes in Lincoln Park were mostly built in the first half of the 20th century. Some larger colonial homes have been turned into multifamily dwellings, and a handful have driveways. People spend sunny days relaxing on their front porches or in their fenced-in backyards. Foursquares, ranch-style houses and Cape Cods can cost between $45,000 and $130,000.
Roughly half of the homes in Lincoln Park are single-family residences.
Many of the homes in Lincoln Park are single-family residences.
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Playgrounds and splash pads in Rochester
On the southern side of the train tracks is Gardiner Park, where locals play on the playground, shoot hoops on the basketball courts and hold games on the baseball diamond. Kids can cool off at the splash pad in the summertime and enjoy picnics with friends and family. The indoor Fast Break Sports Rochester has basketball courts and arcade games and is home to local youth sports teams. The nearby Maplewood YMCA is also popular with neighbors, says James. “The nearby Maplewood Rose Garden has walking trails and a waterfall and hosts seasonal events throughout the year,” he says.
The Edgerton Recreation Center has play equipment of kids of all ages.
The Roxie Ann Sinkler Recreation Center has play equipment for kids of all ages.
Sebastian Park on Planet Street offers amenities that are available year round.
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CAP Index score of 9 out of 10
Crime is an issue in Lincoln Park. The neighborhood has a score of 9 out of 10 on the CAP Index, higher than the national score of 4 out of 10. The CAP Index gives the neighborhood a score of 10 out of 10 for things like robbery, burglary, motor vehicle theft, assault with a weapon and homicide.
Lincoln Park is a part industrial, part residential neighborhood close to downtown Rochester.
High Falls offers views of downtown and rail lines over the Genesee River.
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Diners, pizzerias and Vietnamese eateries in Rochester
Breakfast sandwiches, meatloaf, and chicken fingers are on the menu at Diner Bros @ Maple, a laid-back eatery with casual, comfy booths. Linda’s New York Pizzeria bakes fresh pies to go, and Saigon Pho serves Vietnamese specialties like spring rolls and noodle soup. On the west side of the Erie Canal is Ezzy’s, a breakfast, lunch and on some days dinner restaurant that offers fried fish and a dessert menu. Tops Friendly Markets has groceries and household essentials, and smaller markets and bodegas can be found around Lincoln Park, some inside the first floor of apartment buildings. “There are a lot of clothing stores, Family Dollars and other convenience stores all over the neighborhood,” James says.
Ezzy's Restaurant is known for it's cozy atmosphere and friendly service.
Saigon Pho serves traditional Vietnamese cuisine in Lincoln Park.
Linda's New York Pizzeria is a neighborhood favorite for pizza lovers.
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Rochester city schools, including charters
Kids in the Lincoln Park area can attend Rochester city schools. Anna Murray-Douglass Academy is a public magnet school for students in kindergarten through eighth grade with a C-minus Niche grade, and older students can attend Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School, also a public magnet school with a C-plus grade on Niche. Also in the neighborhood is Urban Choice Charter School, a kindergarten through eighth grade charter school.
The student to teacher ratio at Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy is 11 to1.
Anna Murray-Douglass Academy School has a C-minus Niche grade.
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Traveling by plane, car, train or bus
The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Airport is a 10-minute drive from Lincoln Park. Neighbors can easily access Interstates 490 and 390. Public bus stops are peppered along the main roads of Mt Read Boulevard, Maple Street and West Avenue.
The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Airport is a 10 minute drive from Lincoln Park.
Regional Transit Service reliably serves the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Paul Bianchi Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Aberdeen Square Park
Bike Trails
Soccer
Trails
Genesee Valley Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Fishing
Troup Street Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Kilburn Park
Basketball
Playground
Jones Square Park
Trails
Events
Susan B. Anthony Square Park
Trails
Edgerton Park
JR Wilson Park
Transit
Airport
Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International
8 min drive
Bus
Buffalo & Mt Read
Bus
Mt Read & Mcardle
Bus
West & Hobart
Bus
West & Thorndale
Bus
West & Gardiner
Bus
Mt Read & Jay
Bus
Buffalo & Mckee
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lincoln Park
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
10
4
Assault with Weapon
10
4
Robbery
10
4
Burglary
10
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
10
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lincoln Park, Rochester sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lincoln Park, Rochester over the last 12 months is $112,075, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Charming duplex at 32 Alice St, Rochester, NY, featuring two 2-bedroom, 1-bath units, both currently tenant-occupied. This property presents a great opportunity for investors or owner-occupants seeking to offset mortgage costs. Each unit has separate utilities covered by tenants, offering ease of management. With a little TLC, this property has the potential to shine in any portfolio. Centrally
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,687
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,333
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,478
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.1%
College Graduates
5.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
82''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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