Established neighborhoods on Rochester's west side

Gates was incorporated in 1813 and named for Revolutionary War General Horatio Gates. It borders the west side of the City of Rochester, the geographic center of Monroe County is near Gates Town Hall, and Wegmans Food Markets is headquartered in town. With more than 13,000 homes, Gates is mostly established suburban neighborhoods.

The typical Gates home was built around 1970, so many are on their second or third roof and still have original or early replacement windows. Ranches, capes and split-levels from that era often have shallow attics, which makes good intake and exhaust ventilation important for preventing winter ice dams and summer heat buildup.

How we help Gates homeowners

Building permits in Gates are issued by the Town of Gates Public Works & Building Department at Gates Town Hall on Buffalo Road, which handles permits for additions, alterations and decks. The town has no incorporated villages. If your project requires a permit, we'll discuss the requirements with you before work begins.

Gates at a glance

Town of Gates, Monroe County
Building permits Town of Gates Public Works & Building Department
Median year homes were built 1970
Homes built before 1940 9%
Housing units 13,127 (74% owner-occupied)
Distance from our Hilton office about 8 miles (straight line)

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Town figures include any villages inside the town.

Services for Gates homeowners

Free estimates in Gates

Call (585) 392-4365 or send a few details and we will schedule an on-site visit.

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