Cost of Living in Canandaigua, NY

Population 10,542 · New York · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Canandaigua sits on the smaller end of the New York city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Canandaigua is about 25 miles southeast of Rochester, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 81% higher than Rochester's $121,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 72

Rent 83

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Canandaigua

The median home value in Canandaigua is $218,300 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,093/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,268/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 57.8°F and lows of 39.6°F. Overall, Canandaigua has a cost of living index of 76 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$218,300

28% below avg

Median Rent

$1,093/mo

17% below avg

Zillow Rent

$1,717/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

16.6x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

1.7%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$965

1 BR

$1,051

2 BR

$1,302

3 BR

$1,619

4 BR

$1,813

Owner-occupied 48.5%

Renter-occupied 51.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,093

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,707/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

21.6 min

20% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

8.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

79.1%

Carpooled

5.1%

Public transit

0.9%

Walked

5.5%

Bicycle

0.5%

Work from home

8.4%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%

Total Sales Tax 8.5%

State rate 4.0%

Avg local rate 4.5%

Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$63,268

15% below avg

Per Capita Income

$41,880

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

19% below avg

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Labor Force Participation

62.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.0%

Graduate degree 15.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.4

Male median age 39.4

Female median age 47

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

57.8°F

Avg Low

39.6°F

Annual Precip

30.2"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	33	35	43	56	69	77	81	80	73	61	48	38
Low °F	18	19	25	36	47	57	62	60	53	43	33	25
Precip"	1.49	1.26	2.06	2.81	2.88	2.77	3.39	2.84	3.89	2.88	2.14	1.83

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

90%

4-Year Graduation Rate

11.5:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

3,491

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Canandaigua, NY?

Canandaigua has a cost index of 76 (100 = national average). It is 24% below the national average.

What is average rent in Canandaigua, NY?

The median gross rent in Canandaigua is $1,093 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Canandaigua?

The median home value in Canandaigua is $218,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Canandaigua?

The median household income in Canandaigua is $63,268 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Canandaigua, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Canandaigua is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Canandaigua, NY affordable?

Yes, Canandaigua is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 76 — about 24% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Canandaigua?

Canandaigua has average high temperatures of 57.8°F and average lows of 39.6°F. Annual precipitation is 30.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Canandaigua at a Glance

Population: 10,542
Median Income: $63,268
Home Value: $218,300
Median Rent: $1,093/mo
Unemployment: 3.9%
Avg High Temp: 57.8°F
Sales Tax: 8.5%

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