Rochester is known as a city of neighborhoods - 36 recognized by the Bureau of Neighborhood Initiatives.  Each has its own character and amenitites that provides a distinct experience from the other neighborhoods.  From the tree lined residential avenues of Maplewood to the eclectic funkiness of the South Wedge Business district Rochester has a neighborhood that will feel like home to you.  The urban charm and gracious homes of the 19th Ward to the family friendly yards in Browncroft.  Explore the area and find your perfect home and your perfect neighborhood in the city.

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In 2007 the City of Rochester began a City Wide Housing Study as a preliminary step to creating a new Housing Policy and potentially new housing programs for current and future city residents.  Central to this was an in depth study of city neighborhoods.  The resulting Guide to City Neighborhoods can be viewed here.