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Niskayuna, NY vs Canandaigua, NY

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Are people in Canandaigua older or younger than people in Niskayuna?
- The Median Age in Canandaigua is 0.0 years older than in Niskayuna.

Are housing costs cheaper in Canandaigua or Niskayuna?
- Canandaigua housing costs are 51.9% less expensive than Niskayuna housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Canandaigua or Niskayuna?
- The average commute for residents of Canandaigua is 0.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Niskayuna.

Things to do in Niskayuna?
Niskayuna, NY is a town located in Schenectady County with a population of about 21,000 people. It offers an abundance of recreational activities for families such as golf courses, parks, swimming pools and hiking trails. It also features several educational institutions including Union College and Proctors Theater.

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.

 Niskayuna, NYCanandaigua, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,563329,725,481
 Median Income$117,415  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$410,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.02  Unlock26.38
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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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