Rochester metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Canandaigua, NY
$499,450Median listing price
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About Canandaigua
The Town of Canandaigua wraps around its namesake city at the north end of Canandaigua Lake, pairing suburban neighborhoods with lakefront and farmland. Housing ranges from lakefront estates and cottages along West Lake Road to subdivisions, townhomes, and rural properties inland, plus the hamlet of Cheshire to the south.
Home prices in Canandaigua
The median listing price in Canandaigua is $499,450.
Top places in Canandaigua
- Onanda Park — town park on Canandaigua Lake
- Canandaigua Lake (west-shore lakefront)
- CMAC and lakefront venues (in the city, minutes away)
- Kershaw Park beach (city, adjacent)
- Bristol Valley views to the south
Commuting from Canandaigua
- Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~30–35 minutes (about 28 miles via I-490/Thruway; approximate).
Schools in Canandaigua
Public schools: Canandaigua City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Canandaigua FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Canandaigua, NY?
The median listing price in Canandaigua is $499,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Canandaigua, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~30–35 minutes (about 28 miles via I-490/Thruway; approximate). - Which school district serves Canandaigua, NY?
Canandaigua is served by Canandaigua City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.