Finger Lakes Economic Development Center - Yates County Overview

Yates County Overview

Yates County has been a closely held secret for a long time. Those who knew about our beauty took pride in keeping the secret among themselves. But that is about to change! Located on Keuka, Canandaigua and Seneca Lakes, Yates County has always been a haven for water and outdoor enthusiasts. However our reputation is growing and there are number of reasons why!

Unmatched Values!

Local companies enjoy a very low cost of business!
Empire Zone Locations (no State taxes for 10 years)!
Electric rates just $0.0172 per kWh….TOTAL!!!
Average wages 30% below Rochester MSA averages!
Fully infrastructured business parks start at just $25,000 per acre!

A rural county in nature, there are world class amenities within arms reach.

Located in the Heart of the Finger Lakes
-- Yates County has shorelines on Keuka, Canandaigua & Seneca Lakes
Diversified Economic Base
-- Manufacturing, Agricultural, Tourism
-- $2 Billion in Annual Capital Expenditures within 20 Miles
Largest Wine Growing County Outside of California!
-- More than 5,000 Acres of Vineyards
-- 25 + Wineries call Yates County Home
The Northeast's Organic Center!
  -- 40 + Certified Organic Farms
  -- Numerous More Organic Processors and Ancillary Services
  -- New York's Only Organic Grain Facility
Fastest Growing Population in Western NY!
-- 180,000 People within 30 Minutes
Surrounded by World Class Universities!
  -- Cornell University, Syracuse University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester all within an hour's drive!
  -- Yates County is Home to Keuka College
    -- Private Liberal Arts College