A quiet upstate village hours from NYC has been named one of the hottest neighborhoods in the US
Standing along the historic Erie Canal, the small village of Fairport, New York — home to roughly 5,400 residents — has secured a spot among America’s most competitive housing markets, ranking fourth in a new analysis of 2025’s hottest neighborhoods by Redfin.
The designation places this Western New York enclave in elite company, alongside urban hubs like Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights and San Francisco’s Polk Gulch, signaling a remarkable surge in demand for its tree-lined streets and waterfront charm.
Redfin’s methodology examined year-over-year increases in listing views across ZIP codes in the nation’s 150 largest metropolitan areas, comparing data from January and February of 2024 and 2025.
Fairport’s meteoric rise reflects broader trends in Monroe County, which includes nearby Rochester and was recently named New York’s top housing market, tying for fourth nationally among the fastest places to sell a home.
Just a 15-minute drive from Rochester, Fairport has seen intense buyer interest.
In the first two months of 2025, 81% of homes sold above asking price, fetching a median of $350,000 — a 9.4% jump from the prior year.
Properties lingered on the market for a mere eight days, two days less than in 2024.
“Like the Rochester real estate market overall, demand in Fairport is strong and inventory is low, which means most homes sell for more than their list price and get snatched up in under a week,” said Kimberly Hogue, a local Redfin agent.
Often dubbed the “Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal,” Fairport blends small-town allure with recreational and cultural draws.
Residents and visitors alike kayak, boat or stroll along the canal — while Main Street’s eclectic shops add vibrancy.
The village’s public school system ranks among New York’s finest, and its social scene occasionally sparkles with star power, as when comedian Jimmy Fallon drops by Mulconry’s Irish Pub, owned by a close friend.
“Fairport is a destination on its own,” Hogue said.
