© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Canandaigua.
About
Life in Canandaigua
Canandaigua is a community of 10,542 people in New York. The median household income is $64,929, median rent runs about $1,093 per month, and median home values are around $229,100. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Canandaigua at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Foreign-Born
4.1%
Broadband Internet
86.8%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.1% foreign-born, most often from Egypt
Who lives in Canandaigua: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Canandaigua, the largest foreign-born group is from Egypt (18.3%), and 4.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.5%
of residents
65 and Older
25.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.5%
of households
Married Couples
32.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.96
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Canandaigua
In Canandaigua, rent runs 32% below the NY average, and home values are 46% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,252
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Canandaigua
Unemployment in Ontario County, which includes Canandaigua, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Canandaigua: Ontario County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ontario County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Canandaigua Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.6 min avg
How Canandaigua residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Canandaigua, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 72 mi
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 51% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Canandaigua runs 51% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
497
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,625
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Canandaigua Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
63.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ontario County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ontario County, which includes Canandaigua, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $92,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,000 |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $126,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,500 |
| 2020 | 13 | Frost/Freeze | $70,500 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $378,500 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $142,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ontario County, county-wide
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wayne County, NY (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 26 miles from Canandaigua) is typically good — 339 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
339
per year
Moderate Days
15
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Wayne County, NY (26 mi away)
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Canandaigua has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.2"
Annual Snowfall
56.6"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
127
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
163
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 1.92" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 1.77" |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 2.65" |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.21" |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.13" |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 3.58" |
| Jul | 81°F | 62°F | 4.06" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.31" |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 3.12" |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.46" |
| Nov | 49°F | 33°F | 2.59" |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.39" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Canandaigua
Canandaigua has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
F F Thompson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Clifton Springs
Geneva General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.8 mi away · Geneva
Newark-wayne Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.9 mi away · Newark
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Canandaigua
Canandaigua's student/teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Women's Rights National Historical Park, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Canandaigua
Canandaigua has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Women's Rights National Historical Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
24 mi awayHarriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
36 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
National Historic Site
81 mi awayFort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Canandaigua
Wood Library
134 North Main Street, Canandaigua
Cities Near Canandaigua
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Canandaigua?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Canandaigua FAQ
Is Canandaigua, New York affordable?⌄
Canandaigua's median rent is $1,095/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $64,929/year. Median home value is $229,100.
Is Canandaigua, New York safe?⌄
Canandaigua's violent crime rate was 497 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1625 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Canandaigua, New York?⌄
Ontario County, which includes Canandaigua, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Canandaigua, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Canandaigua is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,095/month and median household income is $64,929/year. The median home value is $229,100. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Canandaigua, New York?⌄
The average commute in Canandaigua is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from