New York · Metropolitan Area
Canandaigua is a small city in New York with a population of 10,542. Residents earn $63,268 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Canandaigua receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Canandaigua offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Canandaigua is $63,268, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Canandaigua is $218,300, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,093 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 459 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,880 per 100,000, 47% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Canandaigua experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,268 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,880 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,232 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,015 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,312 |
| County GDP | $8,917M |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Healthcare | 277 |
| Retail | 494 |
| Manufacturing | 170 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,466 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.79% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $218,300 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $339,450 |
| Median List Price | $339,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $118 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.8% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,093 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,717 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,466 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.79% |
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,296/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 277 |
| Total Violent | 459.2/100K |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 172.2/100K |
| Robbery | 19.1/100K |
| Assault | 267.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,879.8/100K |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 535.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,267.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.5/100K |
| Arson | 9.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 765 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8890°N, 77.2803°W |
| County FIPS | 36069 |
Winner: Republican by 1.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,307/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 35 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 35 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 277 |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Retail Stores | 494 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |