Overview
Ontario County is in western New York State, east of Buffalo, southeast of Rochester, and northwest of Ithaca. The county is within the Finger Lakes Region of the state.
The county of Ontario is located 8 miles from Rochester in the heart of upstate New York. It includes two cities, 16 towns, eight villages and two colleges.
Key Aspects
Main Industries: Ontario County is the gateway to New York's Finger Lakes region. The well-balanced workforce features a high percentage of skilled and professional-level workers and is recognized as one of the most productive in the nation. While the skill level is high, labor costs are often below those in adjoining metropolitan centers. A vibrant tourism industry exists, featuring year-round leisure activities throughout the picturesque Finger Lakes wine region.
Land: Parks in the county include Glen Grimes Park, Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park, Atwater Park and Ontario Beach Park.
Education: Finger Lakes Community College and Hobart and William Smith Colleges are located in Ontario County.
Elected Officials
County Administrator - Chris DeBolt
Chair, Board of Supervisors - John Marren
Municipalities
- Canandaigua, City of
- Geneva, City of
- Bristol, Town of
- Canadice, Town of
- Canandaigua, Town of
- East Bloomfield, Town of
- Farmington, Town of
- Geneva, Town of
- Gorham, Town of
- Rushville, Village of (shared with the Town of Potter in Yates County)
- Hopewell, Town of
- Manchester, Town of
- Clifton Springs, Village of (shared with the Town of Phelps)
- Manchester, Village of
- Shortsville, Village of
- Naples, Town of
- Phelps, Town of
- Richmond, Town of
- Seneca, Town of
- South Bristol, Town of
- Victor, Town of
- West Bloomfield, Town of