Webster is located in the northeast part of Monroe County, bordered on the north by Lake Ontario and on the west by Irondequoit Bay. There are two municipal governments in the community - the Town of Webster and the Village of Webster. Each functions as a separate unit even though the village is located within the town. The two governments provide the best possible services to all local residents.

Climatically moderate, Webster rarely suffers the severe winter storms of neighboring communities. The presence of Lake Ontario moderates the temperatures keeping it about five degrees warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

Climatically moderate, Webster rarely suffers the severe winter storms of neighboring communities. The presence of Lake Ontario moderates the temperatures keeping it about five degrees warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

Quick Facts

	Town Slogan "Webster, Where Life Is Worth Living" Official Tree The Crabapple Postal Zip Code 14580 Area Code 585 Area 34 Square Miles for Town and Village. The Village, which is an incorporated village within the Town, contains 2.11 square miles. Monroe County contains 675 square miles. Access Located just 5 miles from the coty of Rochester, Webster is minutes away from the Greater Rochester International Airport, Greyhound Bus Lines, Trialways, and Amtrak. By car, Webster is easily accessed via Routes 104 or Route 404. Date of Founding Town 1840. Village Incorporated in 1905. Population  43,142 Town Population including 5,399 Village residents (2010 Census) County Population 744,344 (2010 Census) Website http://www.ci.webster.ny.us (Town of Webster)http://www.villageofwebster.com  Tax Rate 2010 $13.62 per $1,000 of full value for Town & County taxes; Village residents pay $14.81 per $1,000 for Town & County taxes plus $2.22 per $1,000 for Village taxes. School Tax Rate $22.53 per $1,000 Schools Webster Central School District Elementary (K-5) : Seven Schools Middle Schools (6-8): Two Schools High School (9-12): Two Schools Pupils 9,100 Fire & EMS Services Three Fire Deparments: Union Hill Fire Department Webster Fire Department West Webster Fire Department Law Enforcement Webster Police Department Refuse Several collectors on individual basis

Why Webster?                            

There are many reasons for your company to consider Webster. The town is business-friendly. Infrastructure for industrial and commercial development is in place, and zoning separates areas reserved for industrial, commercial and residential development.
You will find an excellent highway system that links conveniently with the New York State Thruway (I-90), the Greater Rochester International Airport, downtown Rochester and other companies' facilities.
For international trade, Webster is conveniently located for exporting through the St. Lawrence Seaway system, with access by highway, rail or the airport to major U.S. coastal ports or Canada. Webster is one of the few communities in Monroe County with its own Foreign Trade Zone.
There is a major hotel and a motel located in Webster and more are planned for the future. Webster also has a variety of establishments for your dining pleasure along with numerous stores for your shopping convenience.
Webster provides excellent emergency services, with its own Police Department, three Fire Departments, two Ambulance Corps and an advanced life-support unit.
The metropolitan-area design makes travel to Webster convenient from most places in the county, including the City of Rochester. Easy commuting provides a large pool of potential employees, including a large percentage of highly skilled, well-educated technical people.

Where Life Is Worth Living

Webster is a great place to live and raise a family. Median income is more than $51,000 and property taxes are reasonable. People are attracted to our community because of its suburban and rural setting located just a few miles away from New York's third largest city.
Housing ranges from lakefront and bay estates to affordable starter homes, patio homes, modest to luxury apartments and specialized communities for senior citizens.

Education

The Webster School District ranks among the best in New York State, serving over 8 thousand students from Webster and adjacent towns with seven elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools.