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Canandaigua, NY vs Jamestown, NY

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Are people in Jamestown older or younger than people in Canandaigua?
- The Median Age in Jamestown is 5.1 years younger than in Canandaigua.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jamestown or Canandaigua?
- Jamestown housing costs are 44.8% less expensive than Canandaigua housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jamestown or Canandaigua?
- The average commute for residents of Jamestown is 6.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Canandaigua.

Things to do in Canandaigua?
Canandaigua is a town located within Ontario County on Canandaigua Lake near Rochester NY. Popular activities here include sailing around Canandaigua Lake or visiting any one of the many wineries that surround it producing some award-winning wines; there are also plenty of hikes available up any one of Canandaigua’s hillsides providing stunning panorama views across what’s affectionately known as “The Prettiest Town In The Finger Lakes Region.

Things to do in Jamestown?
Jamestown is a city located in the south western corner of New York State on the shores of Chautauqua Lake. This dynamic town features many attractions for visitors including a variety of shopping options, art galleries and theaters. Outdoor lovers can also access local parks for swimming or boating on the lake during summertime.

 Canandaigua, NYJamestown, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,818329,725,481
 Median Income$52,365  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Canandaigua    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I grew up near here and after returning from the Southwest was pleasntly suprised by the "chosen spot" The lifestyle is laid back, it's a dog town, the people are great  More

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New York is one of the highest taxed states in the country. The political feel is very Democratic and not at all good for business. Most of the large businesses are  More

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Reviews for Jamestown    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived all over this country and can say that Jamestown is a lovely old city. It has some problems common to small, rural cities in the northeast - lack of job  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have been out West several times and find that we like the wide open spaces. Here in New York the foothills are to close and not enough open  More

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