Canandaigua

Offers a vibrant lifestyle surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Finger Lakes region.

Welcome to Canandaigua

Canandaigua, New York, is located only 25 miles southeast of Rochester and is known as “The Chosen Spot.” The town’s motto is a Native American translation that is still accurate today. Canandaigua is a historic and charming town. It has a variety of stores, galleries, restaurants, and lodging options. This is a peaceful small-town paradise.
 
The town of Canandaigua was a Seneca village populated by inhabitants who fled the nearby Seneca village of Ganondagan. Today, the city of Canandaigua is best known for its tourism assets, thriving downtown business district, and beautiful residential neighborhoods.
 
Nestled in the foothills of the Finger Lakes, Canandaigua has eleven lakes. Seven of them are home to wineries, making the area perhaps the best for producing wines in the United States. The region is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with its roaring waterfalls, deep gorges, and more than 16,000 acres of forest land.
 
Along Canandaigua Lake, there is the Wine Trail with award-winning wineries, fantastic restaurants, gourmet food stores, and picnic areas. Some wineries are big; others are smaller and cozier, and a select few also serve beer or cider. The trail’s short length of 30 miles makes it ideal to complete in a single day and offers something for everyone to discover. 
 
The Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award has twice been given to the Canandaigua City School District. The chefs in the area are some of the best in the nation, and they frequently include locally grown food on their menus.
 
The town is home to two major healthcare facilities, the Canandaigua VA Medical Center and F.F. Thompson Hospital, as well as many small retail and service businesses. There are many tourist attractions. We at the RPP Sold Team have picked our top favorite places to visit in Canandaigua. Make sure you check them next time you’re in town!
 
  • Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park: thousands of people visit Sonnenberg annually as a lovely summer retreat. The Japanese Garden and Teahouse, a Lord & Burnham Greenhouse Complex, and extraordinary collections of period architecture, garden statuary, and themed gardens around the world are just a few of its distinctive features.
  • Ontario County Historical Society: It is a member of New York State’s Path Through History and owns and runs the Community History Museum in Canandaigua, New York. The museum is in the heart of the historic district. 
  • Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail: The 30-mile-long trail consists of six wineries. It is the shortest wine trail in the Finger Lakes, Ontario County, but it still offers a variety of experiences and award-winning wines to taste.
  • New York Kitchen: a nonprofit organization based in the Finger Lakes, was created through a partnership between Constellation Brands, Wegmans Food Markets, the Rochester Institute of Technology, and the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. These powerful forces came together with the goal of opening a door for people all over the world to experience New York’s amazing viticulture and agriculture sectors.
  • Kershaw Park: is the fanciest park in the area. It has modern and well-maintained facilities. It contains a sizable swimming area and a fair-sized beach. There is a fee to swim at the beach. In the park, but not in the swimming area, dogs are welcome.
Canandaigua is the ideal spot to set roots while living in a quiet small-town area. Contact us today! We can’t wait to show you around your next “Chosen Spot”! 

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® R1656622
Courtesy of Howard Hanna

$3,700,000

4331 Tichenor Point Drive, Canandaigua Town, NY 14424
5 Beds 5 Baths 6,500 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® R1636353
Courtesy of Howard Hanna

$1,895,000

5403 Seneca Hill Drive, South Bristol, NY 14424
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,563 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® R1649315
Courtesy of The Iversen Realty Group

$1,817,000

4 Terrace Dr., South Bristol, NY 14424
5 Beds 4 Baths 2,827 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® R1559572
Courtesy of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l

$889,000

4532 Lake Ridge Drive, Gorham, NY 14424
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,480 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® R1594685
Courtesy of Howard Hanna

$825,000

4508 State Route 64, Bristol, NY 14424
5 Beds 7 Baths 5,160 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® R1559573
Courtesy of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l

$800,000

4531 Lake Ridge Drive, Gorham, NY 14424
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,000 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® R1596145
Courtesy of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l

$775,000

4538 Ridge Road, Gorham, NY 14424
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,700 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® R1640596
Courtesy of Howard Hanna

$725,000

1 Terrace Drive, Canandaigua Town, NY 14424
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,564 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® R1658238
Courtesy of Howard Hanna

$628,500

3636 Lincoln Hill Road, Hopewell, NY 14424
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,707 Sq.Ft.
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Overview for Canandaigua, NY

28,851 people live in Canandaigua, where the median age is 45.8 and the average individual income is $46,763. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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$46,763

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Around Canandaigua, NY

There's plenty to do around Canandaigua, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Pintxo Wine Bar, Sweet Expressions, and F Oliver's.

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Pintxo Wine Bar Logo
Dining 2.9 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Sweet Expressions Logo
Dining · $ 2.97 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars
F Oliver's Logo
Dining · $$ 3 miles 14 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Coffee Cures Everything Logo
Dining 3.76 miles 6 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Finger Lakes Plates Logo
Dining 2.91 miles 21 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Frequentem Brewing Logo
Dining · $$ 2.88 miles 45 reviews 4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Canandaigua, NY

Population Households Employment

Canandaigua has 12,896 households, with an average household size of 2.15. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Canandaigua do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,851 people call Canandaigua home. The population density is 222.81 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,851

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45.8

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48.67 / 51.33%

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2.15

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$46,763

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