The Town FilesCanandaigua, New York
City in Ontario County · population 10,576 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $229,100
- Household income
- $64,929
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 55 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 45.5
Canandaigua is a city of 10,576 people in Ontario County, New York. The median home is worth $229,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks hipper than 97% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 96% of New York towns, more walkable than 87% of New York towns.
How Canandaigua ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Canandaigua is worth $229,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $64,929, which is more affordable than 35% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,095 a month. 50.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Canandaigua | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,095 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $64,929 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 50.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Canandaigua
| People | Canandaigua | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 15.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Canandaigua
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 17.8°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 55.2 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canandaigua since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 15, 1996 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 15, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 15, 2024.
Severe weather in Ontario County since 1996
Ontario County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ontario County
Ontario County had 53,913 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,047 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Canandaigua itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Canandaigua
3 public schools with 3,192 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,441 | 10.4 |
| CANANDAIGUA ACADEMY | 9-12 | 1,035 | 10.8 |
| CANANDAIGUA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 716 | 9.1 |
Towns near Canandaigua
- Canandaigua, NY2.6 mi · 11,109 people · home $345,500
- Hopewell, NY4.3 mi · 3,931 people · home $171,800
- Farmington, NY7.1 mi · 14,170 people · home $237,000
- East Bloomfield, NY7.2 mi · 3,640 people · home $232,300
- Gorham, NY7.6 mi · 4,106 people · home $263,300
- Manchester, NY8.1 mi · 9,404 people · home $135,500
- Victor, NY9.2 mi · 2,744 people · home $291,000
- Victor, NY10.2 mi · 15,860 people · home $359,000
Canandaigua questions
Is Canandaigua, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Canandaigua scores better for retirees than 38% of New York towns and quieter than 15%. 25.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.5).
How much does a house cost in Canandaigua?
The median owner-occupied home in Canandaigua is valued at $229,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,929, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,095 a month.
What is the weather like in Canandaigua?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 55.2 inches of snow.
Does Canandaigua get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canandaigua since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 15, 1996. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)