Lake and distant wooded hills framed by leafy trees beneath a blue, cloud-dotted sky.

Canandaigua Lake

It is the 4th-largest Finger Lake and a popular resort destination with many seasonal residents.

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Welcome to Canandaigua Lake

Canandaigua Lake, the Chosen Spot, is one of 11 Finger Lakes located in New York State and is 15.5 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. It is the 4th-largest Finger Lake and a popular resort destination with many seasonal residents. Canandaigua Lake has 36 miles of shoreline, of which 97% is privately owned. Real Estate on the lake is some of the most expensive in the region and is the vacation home location for many high-net-worth individuals who have invested millions into their lakefront properties. As a teen, the actor Humphrey Bogart spent summers at his parents’ Canandaigua Lake cottage.

The lake is known for its water quality and provides all of the drinking water for the town and city of Canandaigua, in addition to serving Rushville, Newark, Palmyra, and Gorham as a main supplier of water. In 2017, the American Water Works Association voted Canandaigua water the best in New York State. Canandaigua is known for its robust water sports lifestyle, with residents enjoying boating and water skiing, sailing from the Yacht Club, fishing, swimming, and canoeing and kayaking.

The town is experiencing a surge of new development activities with a renovated Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center an outdoor concert venue which offers world-class music entertainment during the summer season, the recently renovated Inn on the Lake which has been renamed the Lake House and was recently voted by Conde Nast as being one of the Best Fall Getaways from NYC, the Pinnacle North development project with 450 residential rental units and 75,000 square feet of commercial space, the recently completed Hotel Canandaigua a Hilton Tapestry Hotel offering hotel rooms, a ballroom, resort-style condominium sales, and a waterfront pool, and the exciting Canandaigua Lake Wine and Spirits Trail which is a collection of wineries, breweries, B&B’s, restaurants and boutiques in and around the lake that celebrates this industry, are just a few of the many assets residents can enjoy.


Overview for Canandaigua Lake, NY

28,786 people live in Canandaigua Lake, where the median age is 47.4 and the average individual income is $48,651. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,786

Total Population

47.4 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,651

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Around Canandaigua Lake, NY

There's plenty to do around Canandaigua Lake, 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 The Cheshire Farmacy, The Company Store, and A’s Diner & Desserts.

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Dining 1.29 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Dining 1.99 miles 8 reviews 3.6/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2 miles 12 reviews 3.8/5 stars
Dining 2.01 miles 1 review 2/5 stars
Dining 2.13 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.48 miles 141 reviews 3/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Canandaigua Lake, NY

Canandaigua Lake has 12,995 households, with an average household size of 2.12. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Canandaigua Lake do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,786 people call Canandaigua Lake home. The population density is 222 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,786

Total Population

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47.4 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

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2.12

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$48,651

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Schools in Canandaigua Lake, NY

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The following schools are within or nearby Canandaigua Lake. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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