Greece New York Map

About Greece, New York

Greece is a locality in Monroe County, New York, United States. It has a population of 99,770. The population density is 2200.0 people per km². Greece is located at 43.2098°N, 77.6931°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14612.

Greece unfolds across a varied landscape, where the flat, fertile plains of the Lake Ontario shoreline give way to gently rolling terrain inland. It lies 5.4 miles north-west of Rochester, NY (from Rochester, NY: bearing 314°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west of Irondequoit. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, often carries the clean, crisp scent of the nearby lake, a subtle perfume that mingles with the earthy aroma of well-tended fields and suburban lawns. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching wide like benevolent arms, cast dappled shadows over quiet residential streets, hinting at a deliberate cultivation of green spaces that defines the character of Greece. The land itself seems to breathe with a steady, unhurried pulse, a testament to its agrarian roots and its ongoing embrace of suburban life. For generations, the economy of Greece has been tied to the bounty of the land and the proximity of Lake Ontario. Its early settlers, drawn by rich soil, established farms that continue to shape the periphery of the growing community, their fields of corn and soybeans a vibrant green against the softer hues of residential neighborhoods. This agricultural heritage is now interwoven with a more modern economic tapestry, one that includes a robust retail sector and a significant presence of light industry, reflecting Greece's evolution into a substantial hub within the greater Rochester metropolitan area. The legacy of its founding, however, still whispers in the names of its streets and the enduring sense of community that can be felt in its parks and gathering places.

About This Greece Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greece, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.209784, -77.69306. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Greece and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Greece includes the ZIP code (14626), telephone area code (585), county seat of Monroe County (Rochester), and school district assignment (Greece Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Greece is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.