The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 14555 sells for about $170,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are down 58.9% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $768 a month.
ZIP 14555 — Sodus Point
The 14555 housing market is experiencing significant volatility, characterized by a sharp year-over-year decline in median sale prices and low transaction volume. This trend is largely driven by the seasonal nature of the Sodus Point market and broader economic cooling in the Rochester periphery. Buyers remain hesitant, resulting in a higher months-of-supply metric compared to the previous year.
This ZIP is ideal for retirees, seasonal vacationers, and boating enthusiasts who prioritize waterfront access and a quiet, small-village lifestyle over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved down 58.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 8.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 14555, Wayne County NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Sodus Point are generally low, consistent with small-town rural settings in Wayne County, though specific recent trend data is not determinable.
Schools serving the area are part of the Sodus Central School District, which generally maintains average performance metrics relative to regional standards.
The area is situated on Sodus Bay, presenting significant flood and shoreline erosion risks; property insurance premiums are influenced by proximity to Lake Ontario.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by seasonal tourism and recreational activity on Sodus Bay, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development.
Property taxes are levied by Wayne County, the Town of Sodus, and the Sodus Central School District, with rates reflecting typical New York state school-funding requirements.
Commuting to the Rochester employment core typically requires a 45-50 minute drive via NY-104.
The area is a premier destination for boating, fishing, and lakeside recreation, featuring Sodus Bay, multiple marinas, and proximity to Chimney Bluffs State Park.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal demand and short-term vacation rentals, leading to limited long-term inventory and high vacancy pressure during off-peak months.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, hospitality, and small-scale retail, with most residents commuting to the broader Rochester metropolitan area for professional employment.
Public transit is not available; the area is entirely dependent on private vehicle transportation.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the village limits.
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Parcels are subject to Sodus Central School District taxes and local village/town levies.
Property insurance costs are elevated due to flood and wind exposure associated with the Lake Ontario shoreline.
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Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and DHC tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A major recreational hub for boating and fishing.
Public beach access on Lake Ontario.
Historic landmark and local cultural attraction.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.