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About Gaines
Gaines is a canal-and-farm town east of Albion, home to the hamlets of Gaines, Childs, and Eagle Harbor, where the Erie Canal threads past historic cobblestone buildings. Housing is rural — farmhouses, modest capes and ranches, and a few canal-side properties.
Home prices in Gaines
Home prices in Gaines vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Gaines
- Erie Canal through Childs and Eagle Harbor
- Eagle Harbor hamlet
- Gaines hamlet historic district
- Canal towpath biking
- Nearby Village of Albion shops and dining
Commuting from Gaines
- Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~40–45 minutes (about 32 miles via NY-104; approximate).
Schools in Gaines
Public schools: Albion Central School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Gaines FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gaines, NY?
Home prices in Gaines vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Gaines, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~40–45 minutes (about 32 miles via NY-104; approximate). - Which school district serves Gaines, NY?
Gaines is served by Albion Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.