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Is Canandaigua, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,15734% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$70,026about $5,836/month · 20% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$229,10031% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.6 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,280 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 34 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Canandaigua
$1,157
Loudonville
$2,018
Chestnut Ridge
$1,924
Corning
$1,353
West Haverstraw
$1,989
Mount Kisco
$1,648
Watervliet
$1,698

How much do households earn in Canandaigua?

Under $25k
15.7%
$25k–50k
24.3%
$50k–100k
32.5%
$100k–150k
13.2%
$150k+
9.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Canandaigua

SizeCanandaiguaU.S. average
Studio$1,038$1,338
1 bedroom$950$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,299$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,488$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,089$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Canandaigua overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Canandaigua, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Canandaigua

🏛️ Property tax$5,252a year · 2.29% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$107a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Canandaigua

Commute to work19.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home50.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Canandaigua?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $433 a month less.

Renting
$1,157
Owning
$1,590

Owning assumes a typical $229,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,910 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Canandaigua, NY?

Renting in Canandaigua costs a median of about $1,157 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in Canandaigua?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,280 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Canandaigua cheap or expensive?

Canandaigua is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.8% of the typical household income of $70,026. It ranks 34th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Canandaigua?

The median homeowner in Canandaigua pays $5,252 a year in property taxes, about 2.29% of the median home value.

Is Canandaigua more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Canandaigua?

The median home value in Canandaigua is $229,100, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

10,514 people live in Canandaigua. Numbers are typical (middle) values.