Rochester metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Penfield, NY
$379,900Median listing price
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About Penfield
Penfield is an established suburb northeast of Rochester along Irondequoit Creek, known for wooded lots, winding subdivision streets. Housing is mostly 1960s–90s colonials and split-levels with some newer builds.
Home prices in Penfield
The median listing price in Penfield is $379,900.
Top places in Penfield
- Abraham Lincoln Park — wooded trails and sledding hill.
- Ellison Park — creek-side park with festivals.
- Thousand Acre Swamp — nature preserve boardwalks.
- Daisy Flour Mill — historic mill on Blossom Road (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Panorama Plaza — retail and dining hub.
- Penfield Community Center.
- Harris Whalen Park — sports fields.
Commuting from Penfield
- Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~15–20 minutes via I-490 or Penfield Road (no-traffic estimate).
- Transit: RTS Route 50 (Fairport/Penfield) connects to the downtown Transit Center (per reimagine.myrts.com route guide, read September 24, 2026).
Penfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Penfield, NY?
The median listing price in Penfield is $379,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Penfield, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~15–20 minutes via I-490 or Penfield Road (no-traffic estimate).
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.