10 Best Independent Living Communities in Greece, NY

Learn More About Independent Living in Greece, NY

This Western New York suburb offers access to daily resources like shopping centers, restaurants, and health care facilities — all just outside of Rochester. Attractions like the Greece Museum and the Greece Athena Performing Arts Center celebrate the city’s history and local culture.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Greece are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Greece retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Greece, NY

The cost of independent living in Greece varies depending on each community. To learn more about independent living in Greece, contact one of A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors. The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 in the state of New York was around $3,000. To learn more about the cost of independent living in Greece, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Greece, NY

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Greece are rated five points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
95	90	91	99	97	89

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$70,991 per year	$38,343 per year	$55,446 per year	$28,749 per year	$41,891 per year	$5,323 per year	$737 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Greece include:

Unity Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 460+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Rochester General Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 510+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Highland Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 230+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Weather and Climate

Greece’s climate is classified as humid continental, meaning the area experiences four distinct seasons. The average humidity level is 71%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 75%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
24°F	31°F	17°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
71°F	81°F	60°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 91

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 34″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
43	21.5%	99,468	2,093 per square mile	2.4

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	3.6%	6.3%	8.5%	<0.1%	5.6%	78.4%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Rochester: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Monroe County

Democratic	Republican	Other
54.4%	40.3%	5.3%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Greece include:

• The Greece Museum
• The Covert Brodie Pollok House
• The Joseph Fleming House

Outdoor attractions in Greece:

• Adeline Park
• Goodwin Park
• Greece Canal Park

Greece’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• The Greece Athena Performing Arts Center
• Our Mother of Sorrows Festival
• Greece Regional Chamber Foodie Music Fest

Transportation

Genesee Regional Transit Authority provides bus transportation to Greece residents throughout the Rochester metropolitan area. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Greece.