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Plattsburgh, NY vs Canandaigua, NY

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Highlights
Are people in Canandaigua older or younger than people in Plattsburgh?
- The Median Age in Canandaigua is 12.0 years older than in Plattsburgh.

Are housing costs cheaper in Canandaigua or Plattsburgh?
- Canandaigua housing costs are 13.5% more expensive than Plattsburgh housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Canandaigua or Plattsburgh?
- The average commute for residents of Canandaigua is 7.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Plattsburgh.

Things to do in Plattsburgh?
Plattsburgh, NY is an inviting city north of Albany containing numerous delightful attractions such as Plattsburgh City Beach offering its distinctive environment or Ausable Point State Park perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular North Country Festival with music and art each June.

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.

 Plattsburgh, NYCanandaigua, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,563329,725,481
 Median Income$53,181  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$173,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Plattsburgh    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

hi  More

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Over 14 years ago

Been here 1 year, many many poor people in the area, many people with tattoos, piercings, many smoke cigarettes, and not to clean,restauraunts mediocre at best but a  More

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Over 16 years ago

The city has the North Country Center for Cultural Arts, the being-renovated 1924 Strand Theater, numerous museums including the Museum Campus of the former Plattsburgh  More

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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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