Yates
6.0
High score (8-10)
Penn Yan sits at the northern tip of Keuka Lake, the Y-shaped Finger Lake — the summer lake culture here is real, with the Keuka Lake wine trail circling the lake's two branches through genuinely excellent small wineries. Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in Hammondsport (just over the county line) originated serious vinifera viticulture in New York State in the 1960s, and the wine culture in the county reflects that serious heritage rather than tourist gimmick.
Mid score (6-8)
Yates County's Finger Lakes wine trail and summer lake culture give it a seasonal social scene that attracts visitors from Rochester and beyond. Keuka College sits on the lake and adds a small academic presence. The county is small but the lake and wine combination create a natural social environment for a specific seasonal visit.
Lower score (below 6) · Your profile
Yates County has fewer than 25,000 permanent residents and operates essentially as a summer lake destination — active from May through September around the Keuka Lake wine trail and boating culture, very quiet from October through April. The towns of Penn Yan and Dundee are small enough that the social scene is entirely local outside of tourist season. An outsider outside of summer wine-trail season finds very little.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Yates, NewYork?
$99k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Yates, NewYork?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Yates, NewYork?
42% men have degree
What's the average male height in Yates, NewYork?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Yates, NewYork?
Local women avg 30.0