The railroad at the north end of the village attracted dried or evaporated apple businesses and small wood-working industries.

The Village continued to be the shipping center for the area's dried apple industry until well after World War I.

These tenants provided sufficient rental income for property owners to both make a profit and properly maintain their buildings.4 After World War II, there were striking changes that transformed Webster's character.

First, the agricultural nature of the area has been seen major encroachment by suburban growth moving outward from Rochester.

The Town of Webster became one of the major suburban residential areas in Monroe County with its population more than doubling between 1950 and 1960.

Secondly, decisions made in the 1950s and 1960s by the former Haloid Company, now Xerox, to invest in major office, research and manufacturing facilities to be located in the village and the town of Webster brought about extensive changes in population growth trends in the area.

There are five parks within the Village of Webster comprising over 24 acres (97,000 m2) of parkland which provide a variety of facilities, the including tennis courts, baseball diamonds, playground equipment, and picnic areas.

The Village Days Festival takes place each year in August along Main Street and in the Veterans Memorial Park.

A paved bike path, located adjacent to the expressway is easily accessible to Village residents.

The town of Webster parks and recreation center is located adjacent to the village on Chiyoda Drive.

This department offers recreational activities as well as hot meals during the week, for all town senior citizens, including those who also live in the village.

The village's public works department personnel plow the streets and sidewalks during the winter and maintain the roads and parks during the summer.