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Canandaigua, New York


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Canandaigua, New York

Canandaigua, New York, in Ontario county, is 25 miles SE of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 80 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The city is considered part of the Rochester metropolitan area. Canandaigua has a population of 11,264.

The People and Families of Canandaigua

In Canandaigua, about 45% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Canandaigua live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Canandaigua benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canandaigua had a median family income of $47,388.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Canandaigua ($11,130). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Canandaigua Housing

About 50% of housing units in Canandaigua are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Canandaigua, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

Of Note

High Points

Canandaigua strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Canandaigua Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Canandaigua, NY

Comparing Canandaigua to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women76
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use74
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime84

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