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Friday, November 13, 2026

Monroe County

37°F (3°C)

Chance rain and snow showers · L 35°

Population

753,7532024

Higher than communities in New York

Household income

$76,3822024

Similar to communities in New York

Home value

$213,7002024

Similar to communities in New York

Unemployment

4.4%2026

Similar to communities in New York

Violent crime

2822023

Less favorable than communities in New York

Work from home

15.6%2024

Higher than communities in New York

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Legislative Actions

Legislature approves several agenda items, introduces 2027 budget and schedules public hearing

The Monroe County Legislature voted to approve a union agreement and several contract amendments and ARPA transfers, introduced the 2027 budget for later action, tabled the formal adoption item, and set a public hearing on the proposed budget.

Monroe County — Nov 10, 2026

Neighbors urge Monroe County to limit impacts of Seneca Park Zoo 'Tropics' expansion

Nov 10, 2026

Speakers accuse county of prioritizing zoo expansion over housing aid

Nov 10, 2026

Advocates deliver 2,031-signature petition urging two‑year child‑care eligibility and $2M shelter pilot

Nov 10, 2026

Monroe County honors Officer Nicole Amatori, radio host Scott Spisano and the Red Wings

Nov 10, 2026

Consumer Protection

Lifespan: older Monroe County residents have lost over $6 million to scams this year

Oct 28, 2026

Grants And Procurement

Committee approves two state grants for forensic toxicology and Office for Aging programs

Oct 28, 2026

Service Access

Lifespan highlights 20,000 New York Connects calls and home-assessment outreach

Oct 28, 2026

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What stands out in Monroe County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Monroe County with communities in New York or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Monroe County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on average travel time to work.

99th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 1011.10.26 Full Legislature MeetingMultiple items were approved; budget was introduced and a public hearing set; budget adoption was tabled.Oct 2810.27.26 Human Services Committee MeetingBoth referrals carried by voice vote.Oct 2710.27.26 Transportation Committee MeetingCommittee approved referral 26-0320 to accept federal and state aid for the James R Pond Regional Traffic Operations Center (motion carried).Oct 2710.27.26 Public Safety Committee MeetingAll recorded referrals on the agenda were approved as motions carried.

More coverage

Lifespan warns of long-term-care bed shortages and a rise in older-adult homelessness

Oct 28, 2026

Presenter says typical Social Security incomes fall short; aging couples need about $39,000 to get by

Oct 28, 2026

Lifespan CEO Anne Marie Cook: Monroe County faces an immediate surge in older adults

Oct 28, 2026

Monroe County panel accepts federal, state aid for James R Pond traffic operations center

Oct 27, 2026