The Town FilesConesus Lake, New York
Community in Livingston County · population 2,270 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $362,600
- Household income
- $95,357
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 56.3
Conesus Lake is a community of 2,270 people in Livingston County, New York. The median home is worth $362,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 83% of New York towns, easier by car than 81% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 80% of New York towns.
How Conesus Lake 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 Conesus Lake is worth $362,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $95,357, which is more affordable than 29% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,294 a month. 90.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Conesus Lake | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $362,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,294 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $95,357 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 41.3% | — |
Who lives in Conesus Lake
| People | Conesus Lake | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 15.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 19.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Conesus Lake
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 16.5°F. About 37.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conesus Lake since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 12, 2021 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 12, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 27, 2020.
Severe weather in Livingston County since 1996
Livingston County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| June 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1993: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Livingston County
Livingston County had 19,670 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,835 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Conesus Lake itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Towns near Conesus Lake
- Livonia, NY2.1 mi · 1,472 people · home $193,000
- Lakeville, NY2.4 mi · 694 people · home —
- Livonia, NY2.5 mi · 7,497 people · home $220,700
- Geneseo, NY4.0 mi · 10,234 people · home $242,100
- Geneseo, NY5.5 mi · 7,574 people · home $226,200
- Avon, NY6.7 mi · 6,939 people · home $183,900
- Groveland, NY7.3 mi · 2,316 people · home $241,300
- Conesus, NY7.5 mi · 2,320 people · home $213,600
Conesus Lake questions
Is Conesus Lake, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Conesus Lake scores better for retirees than 74% of New York towns and quieter than 63%. 31.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.3).
How much does a house cost in Conesus Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Conesus Lake is valued at $362,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,357, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,294 a month.
What is the weather like in Conesus Lake?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.3 inches of precipitation a year and 51.7 inches of snow.
Does Conesus Lake get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conesus Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 12, 2021. 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)