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Canandaigua, NY
City in Ontario County, New York.
Population
10,514
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,302
ZIP codes
0
Canandaigua and its ZIP codes
Canandaigua at a glance
- Canandaigua is about 5.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 190th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $64,929 a year, 24% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,100 (46% below New York) and median rent is $1,095 a month.
Local data for Canandaigua, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canandaigua, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,929
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$229,100
Median rent
$1,095/mo
Homeownership
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
37.6%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,345), Irish Americans (1,821), Italian Americans (1,340).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ontario County. PPP loans are for Canandaigua.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,342
53,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,480
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$908M
FY 2026, $8,071 per person
How people get to work
Canandaigua, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canandaigua, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
617
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
297
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 18°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canandaigua, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Canandaigua
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShortsvilleVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Crystal BeachCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| ManchesterVillage | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| BloomfieldVillage | 7.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Clifton SpringsVillage | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| VictorVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| RushvilleVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| GorhamCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2 |
| Port GibsonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| PalmyraVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| PhelpsVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| MacedonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| HallCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| HoneoyeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| NewarkVillage | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| GenevaCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canandaigua, NY in?
- Canandaigua is in Ontario County, New York.
- What is the population of Canandaigua, NY?
- About 10,514 people live in Canandaigua, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canandaigua?
- Nearby places include Shortsville (5.5 mi), Crystal Beach (5.7 mi), Manchester (6 mi), Bloomfield (7.2 mi), Clifton Springs (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023