Webster,New York is located in Monroe County, bordered on the north by Lake Ontario and the west by Irondequoit Bay. It is the fastest growing suburb of Rochester, NY. The Town of Webster contains the Village of Webster, an autonomous incorporation. The town is named after Daniel Webster, (1782–1852) a leading American statesman during the nation's westward expansion. In 1837, farmers from North Penfield petitioned the state legislature for separate town status. By 1840 the petition was granted and the northern part of Penfield was officially established as the town of Webster, with an initial population of 2,235. The 2000 U.S. Census reported the population of Webster as 37,926.

Webster was named "Number 1 Sports Town in New York" by Sports Illustrated Magazine in 2005. "Webster's commitment to finding creative and resourceful ways to enhance sports for the well-being of its community fits perfectly with the principles of our sports town program” said SI’s Publisher David Morris. The Webster Thomas High School hockey team and soccer teams are both state award recipients in past years. The Town of Webster sports facilities include stadiums, a hockey / soccer complex, an indoor track, and an Olympic-size indoor pool.

Webster's business-friendly infrastructure for industrial and commercial development is already in place. Zoning separates areas reserved for industrial, commercial, and residential development. Business development amenities such as easy Interstate 90 access and the availability of Rochester International Airport bring Webster closer to our nation’s marketplaces. International trade is easily accommodated with the St. Lawrence Seaway system, via Lake Ontario and Irondequoit Bay, connecting U.S. ports and Canada.

The Town of Webster provides the town and the Village of Webster with a Justice Court located in the Van Ingen Court Building at 1002 Ridge Road. The Justice Court handles misdemeanors, traffic matters, town and village ordinances and provides jurisdiction over any felonies that occur within the town borders. Civil proceedings where claims amount to $15,000 or less are handled in the Justice Court and small claims matters under $3,000 are litigated in Small Claims Court. Webster also has an alternative approach to juvenile justice in its Youth Court. An appointed Court Administrator manages and administers the court system.

Wills, estates, adoption, and guardianships are handled at the county level by the Monroe County Surrogate's Court in Rochester. Monroe County Court handles criminal prosecutions of felonies and misdemeanors committed within the county, although in practice most misdemeanor offenses are handled by Webster town and village Justice Courts. County courts also have limited jurisdiction over personal injury and other civil lawsuits, generally involving claims of up to $25,000.

The statewide Supreme Court generally hears cases outside the authority of the lower courts such as civil matters and personal injury cases beyond the monetary limits of the lower courts’ jurisdiction. The Supreme Court is also the primary court for divorce, separation and annulment proceedings, and criminal prosecution of felonies. The Monroe County Court and the statewide Supreme Court come under the administration of The NY State 7th Judicial District Court. The court is located at the Monroe County Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Blvd. in Rochester, New York.

The Webster School District is part of the Monroe County School Boards Association. Ranking among the best in New York State, the Webster School District serves over 8,000 students from Webster and adjacent towns with seven elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools.

As with most of the towns, villages, and suburban areas around Rochester, Webster has the renowned Rochester General Hospital at its doorstep for medical care.