Rochester metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Gates, NY
$207,000Median listing price
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About Gates
Gates is a first-ring suburb directly west of Rochester along I-490 and the I-390 interchange, built out mostly in the 1950s–70s with capes, ranches, and split-levels. It is a practical, affordable commuter town with big-box retail corridors (Lyell Road, Spencerport Road) and quick access to the airport and Thruway.
Home prices in Gates
The median listing price in Gates is $207,000.
Top places in Gates
- Gates Town Park — sports fields, trails, and playgrounds.
- Westgate Park — neighborhood park with fields.
- Westgate Plaza — retail and services on Chili Avenue.
- Gates Town Hall / community center campus (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Gates Chili Public Library.
- Lyell Road commercial corridor.
Commuting from Gates
- Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~12–18 minutes via I-490 (no-traffic estimate).
- Transit: RTS local routes serve Gates corridors including Lyell Avenue into the downtown Transit Center (per myRTS.com schedules, read September 24, 2026).
Gates FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gates, NY?
The median listing price in Gates is $207,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Gates, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~12–18 minutes via I-490 (no-traffic estimate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.