Fairport is a village located in the town of Perinton, which is part of Monroe County, New York, United States.

The first settlers in Perinton were Glover Perrin, his wife Johanna and his brother Jesse.

What was developed as the village of Fairport was a swampy area within the Town of Perinton until the 1820s, when it was drained by construction of the new Erie Canal.

[2] This now booming section of Perrinsville was incorporated as a village on April 30, 1867 and eventually became the center of activity for the town of Perinton.

[5] In the 19th century industry moved into Fairport, including Deland Chemical (baking soda), Cobb Preserving (the predecessor to American Can), and the Trescott Company (fruit grading and packing systems).

Deland Chemical later became Fairport Vinegar Works, makers of Certo brand pectin used to gel and preserve foodstuffs.

Fairport acquired its name in the mid-19th century from a traveler on the Erie Canal who was overheard at Mallett's Tavern referring to the village as a fair port.

[2] Local legend has it that the same visitor vociferously complained the next morning that Millstone Block Hotel had bedbugs, and he stormed out of Fairport, never to be seen again.

Although officially the name of only the village, "Fairport" is often used to refer to a large portion of the encompassing Town of Perinton as well.

The Village Board is the local legislative body, consisting of the Mayor and four Trustees.