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Canandaigua, New York

city · Ontario County

At a glance

10,514
Population
$229,100
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$331,802
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,095/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$64,929
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
19.6 min
Average commute
86.8%
Homes with broadband
71.46%
Locations with fiber available
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost25% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates92.6%
College graduates37.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of Canandaigua
The Canandaigua Local Development Corporation (CLDC) works to unlock economic opportunities in Canandaigua by supporting the launch of new businesses and the growth of existing ones, connecting companies to people, spaces, and programs. It is a joint initiative of the City and Town of Canandaigua and the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce aimed at guiding and connecting businesses to the resources they need.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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