Population 23,816 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Canandaigua
Household size in Canandaigua
| Period | Canandaigua | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.46 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.41 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.35 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.14 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Canandaigua is a place of small households, averaging 2.10 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.31 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Canandaigua
| Period | Canandaigua | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 39.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 40.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 41.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Canandaigua skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.3, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Canandaigua
| Period | Canandaigua | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Canandaigua: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Canandaigua
Renters in Canandaigua
| Period | Canandaigua | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 30.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 32.4% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 33.2% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.0% | 32.7% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Canandaigua is about as common as it is nationally: 37.0% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Rochester area overall (32.7%). Among homeowners, 43.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Canandaigua
| Period | Canandaigua | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 8.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Canandaigua is close to the national rate: 8.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.8 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Canandaigua
| Period | Canandaigua | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1963 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1965 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1966 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Canandaigua run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in the Rochester area overall, where the median home dates to 1966. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Canandaigua
| Period | Canandaigua | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $744 | $810 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $817 | $857 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,170 | $985 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,329 | $1,225 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$585 | +$415 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Canandaigua runs $1,329 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Rochester area overall ($1,225). Rent has climbed $585 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Canandaigua
Bachelor's degrees in Canandaigua
| Period | Canandaigua | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 32.8% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 35.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.5% | 37.9% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +5.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Canandaigua than nationally: 39.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.9 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Canandaigua
| Period | Canandaigua | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 89.7% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 90.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Canandaigua: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Canandaigua
| Period | Canandaigua | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Canandaigua runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.5 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Canandaigua compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canandaigua | 2.10 | 47.0 | 6.9% | 37.0% | 8.6% | 1975 | $1,329 | 39.5% | 94.6% | 3.8% |
| Centerfield | 2.59 | 45.8 | 3.4% | 33.1% | 7.6% | 1993 | $1,213 | 51.7% | 99.1% | 2.6% |
| Chapin | 2.31 | 48.3 | 13.0% | 26.7% | 11.9% | 1979 | $1,270 | 30.7% | 93.9% | 7.6% |
| Cheshire | 2.19 | 55.1 | 3.0% | 20.5% | 16.6% | 1985 | $1,815 | 57.0% | 98.8% | 1.1% |
| Padelford | 2.51 | 38.6 | 4.1% | 37.2% | 5.3% | 1996 | $1,145 | 48.1% | 98.0% | 2.8% |
| Cottage City | 2.30 | 51.3 | 7.5% | 11.7% | 19.4% | 1964 | $1,280 | 31.9% | 91.6% | 3.6% |
| Hopewell Center | 2.52 | 49.2 | 15.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1979 | $1,283 | 22.4% | 93.0% | 7.5% |
| Shortsville | 2.39 | 47.4 | 7.4% | 10.6% | 5.9% | 1961 | $879 | 21.8% | 91.0% | 1.7% |
| East Bloomfield | 2.43 | 48.0 | 5.0% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 1987 | $1,166 | 38.3% | 95.4% | 3.8% |
| Bristol | 2.18 | 58.0 | 3.9% | 20.7% | 14.9% | 1966 | $846 | 36.0% | 97.9% | 6.5% |
| Farmington | 2.60 | 37.5 | 12.9% | 29.3% | 4.5% | 1995 | $1,388 | 40.0% | 96.9% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Canandaigua. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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