Rochester metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Hamlin, NY
$362,450Median listing price
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About Hamlin
Hamlin is a rural lakefront town in northwestern Monroe County, the county's second-largest town by area. Housing is a mix of farmhouses, rural subdivisions, and Lake Ontario cottages, with the hamlet of Hamlin as the small commercial center.
Home prices in Hamlin
The median listing price in Hamlin is $362,450.
Top places in Hamlin
- Hamlin Beach State Park — Lake Ontario swimming beach, campground, and trails (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Hamlin Town Park — fields and pavilion.
- Lake Ontario shoreline and sunsets.
- Hamlet of Hamlin — shops and services on NY-19.
- Hamlin Public Library.
- Rural farmland along NY-18.
Commuting from Hamlin
- Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~30–35 minutes via Lake Ontario State Parkway or NY-18 (no-traffic estimate).
- Transit: limited fixed-route service; RTS On Demand and the 92 Hilton/Hamlin Commuter cover the corridor (per reimagine.myrts.com route guide, read September 24, 2026).
Hamlin FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hamlin, NY?
The median listing price in Hamlin is $362,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hamlin, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~30–35 minutes via Lake Ontario State Parkway or NY-18 (no-traffic estimate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.