Canandaigua, NY

Canandaigua, New York

Introduction to Canandaigua, New York

Canandaigua, New York, in Ontario county, is 25 miles SE of Rochester, New York 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.

Canandaigua History

The area which is occupied by the present day city of Canandaigua was originally the site of the chief village of the Seneca. The Treaty of Canandaigua was signed in November, 1794, to broker peace between the U.S. and the Six Nations of the Iroquois. The Village of Canandaigua was incorporated in 1815, and achieved cityhood in 1913. Jessie Hawley, who was a major influence behind the construction of the Erie Canal, spent around 20 months in Canandaigua debtors' prison. During this period, he wrote and published 14 influential essays on the building of the canal.

Canandaigua and nearby Attractions

• Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park
• Ontario County Historical Museum
• Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum
• Bloomfield Academy Museum
• Center Pointe Golf Club
• Parkview Fairways

Things To Do In Canandaigua

The Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens has over 50 acres of gardens and a Victorian Mansion, both of which are popular tourist spots. Canandaigua is among the few areas in New York that still has Octagon Houses.

Canandaigua Transportation

Greater Rochester International is the nearest major airport.

Canandaigua Higher Education

Finger Lakes Community College is the local institution of higher education. Nazareth College of Rochester and Saint John Fisher College are also nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Canandaigua, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Canandaigua Almanac

Canandaigua Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Canandaigua Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Canandaigua, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Canandaigua Public Libraries

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Canandaigua Hospitals

F F THOMPSON HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
350 PARRISH STREET
(716) 396-6000
Emergency Service: Yes

Canandaigua VA Medical Center
(VA)
400 Fort Hill Avenue
(585) 394-2000

Wal-Mart in Canandaigua

Canandaigua High Schools (2004)

CANANDAIGUA ACAD
435 EAST ST
585-396-3800
Serves 1,385 students.

Canandaigua Colleges

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Finger Lakes Community College

(List of All New York Colleges)

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