Honeoye Falls, New York

Honeoye Falls, New York

Geobox Settlement
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country = United States
state = New York
region_type = County
region = Monroe
district_type = Township
district = Mendon
area_imperial = 2.6
area_land_imperial = 2.6
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elevation_imperial = 668
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population_as_of = 2000
population = 2595
population_density_imperial = 998
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established_type = Incorporated
established = 1791
mayor = Richard B. Milne "(2007)"
timezone = EST
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postal_code = 14472
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Honeoye Falls is a village in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 2,595 at the 2000 census. The village includes a small waterfall on Honeoye Creek, which flows through the village and gives it its name.

The Village of Honeoye Falls is within the Town of Mendon.

History

The Village was founded in 1791 by Zebulon Norton when he purchased convert|1820|acre|km2 of land for the price of 12 1/2 cents per acre. He built a grist mill and later a saw mill, at a waterfall on Honeoye Creek. The area was originally known as Norton Mills. In 1827, Hiram Finch built a second mill, which would come to be called the Lower Mill to differentiate it from the earlier mill. On May 17, 1973, the Lower Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (building #73001200).

Geography

The village is located on the falls of Honeoye Creek. It is the primary outlet of Honeoye Lake.

Honeoye Falls is located at coor dms|42|57|23|N|77|35|14|W|city (42.956331, -77.587353)GR|1. The village is in the most southeastern corner of Monroe County, about 13 miles outside of the City of Rochester.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²).

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,595 people, 1,114 households, and 672 families residing in the village. The population density was 386.8/km² (1,000.3/mi²). There were 1,156 housing units with an average density of 172.3/km² (445.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.15% White, 1.00% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Out of 1,114 households, 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the village the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $47,413 and the median income for a family was $66,818. Males had a median income of $46,136 versus $35,299 for females. The per capita income for the village was $27,987. 2.5% of the population and 0.6% of families were below the poverty line. 2.3% of those under the age of 18 and 4.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Quick summary:
*Males (44.5%), Females (55.5%)
*White (96.5%), Hispanic (1%), Black (1%), Two or more races (.7%)
*Median resident age - 41.2 years old
*Median household income in 2000 - $47,413
*Median house value in 2000 - $123,500

Education

Public schools in Honeoye Falls are part of the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District. Schools within the village include Honeoye Falls-Lima Senior High School, Honeoye Falls-Lima Middle School, and Manor Intermediate School. The Lima Primary School is in the district but located in Town of Lima. The School mascot is the Cougar.

93.2% of the population 25 years and older hold a high school diploma or higher, 43.5% a bachelor's degree or higher, and 16.4% a graduate/professional degree.

Honeoye Falls Events

* [http://bennettalliance.com Bennett Alliance Music Fest] - National jazz and folk festival
* [http://festivalonthegreen.us Festival on the Green] - Popular music and art event for local talent
* Autumn Festival of Ales - Custom Brewcrafters annual tasting of beers they produce

References

External links

* [http://www.villageofhoneoyefalls.org/ Village of Honeoye Falls, NY webpage]


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