Monroe County Map, New York
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Monroe County, New York
Monroe County sits in western New York, straddling Lake Ontario and the Genesee River. It’s home to Rochester, the state’s third-largest city and a hub of innovation. The county has a rich history in photography and imaging, thanks to Kodak and Xerox.
Monroe County also has the Strong National Museum of Play. The Erie Canal runs through the county so you can see New York’s industrial past.
Highland Park bursts with color during the annual Lilac Festival, the largest of its kind in North America. The county boasts several excellent colleges and universities, including the University of Rochester and RIT.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Monroe County |
| County Seat | Rochester |
| Population | Approximately 760,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 390, Interstate 490, Interstate 590, U.S. Route 104, New York State Route 33 |
| FIPS Code | 36-055 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,367 square miles (1,215 sq mi land, 152 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Wayne County (East), Ontario County (Southeast), Livingston County (South), Orleans County (West), Genesee County (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | New York |
| Coordinates | 43.1566° N, 77.6088° W |
| Etymology | Named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester Institute of Technology, Highland Park |
| Website | Monroe County Website |
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