Postwar neighborhoods between the lake and the bay

Irondequoit sits on Rochester's northern edge, with Lake Ontario along its northern border and its eastern boundary running through the middle of Irondequoit Bay. The town separated from Brighton in 1839, but most of its growth came after World War II: its population more than doubled between 1940 and 1960, from about 23,000 to more than 55,000 residents.

That boom shows in the housing. The typical Irondequoit home was built in the mid-1950s, and about a quarter of homes date to before 1940. Many of these houses are on their third or fourth roof and still have older windows and siding. Homes near the lake and the bay also see strong wind and lake-effect snow, so we pay close attention to ice and water barrier at the eaves, flashing and attic ventilation.

How we help Irondequoit homeowners

Building permits in Irondequoit are issued by the Town of Irondequoit Building Department at Town Hall on Titus Avenue. The town has no villages. If your project requires a permit, we'll discuss the requirements with you before work begins.

Irondequoit at a glance

Town of Irondequoit, Monroe County
Building permits Town of Irondequoit Building Department (Community Development)
Median year homes were built 1955
Homes built before 1940 24%
Housing units 23,502 (79% owner-occupied)
Distance from our Hilton office about 11 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 Irondequoit homeowners

Free estimates in Irondequoit

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

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