LIVINGSTON COUNTY
County Offices
6 Court Street
Geneseo 585-243-7000
https://www.livingstoncounty.us/
Chamber of Commerce
4635 Millennium Drive
Geneseo 585-243-2222
https://www.livingstoncountychamber.com/
Nestled in the Finger Lakes Region just 15 miles from Rochester and 60 miles east of Buffalo, beautiful Livingston County offers an idyllic place to call home. Attracting a growing business and industrial community, the county also serves as a hub of tourism with natural and developed attractions and amenities. Western New York’s only north/south expressway, Interstate 390, ensures easy access to major thoroughfares including Interstate 90 and the Greater Rochester International Airport.
Services
Outstanding access to premier educational opportunities is a hallmark of Livingston County, beginning with well-managed public schools districts and several private schools. The county proudly hosts one of the finest public liberal arts colleges in the nation, the State University of New York (SUNY) at Geneseo—often called the SUNY Honors College. With a beautiful 220-acre campus nestled in the heart of an historic village, SUNY Geneseo draws students from across America and abroad. Extremely selective in its enrollment, SUNY Geneseo is nationally ranked for both quality and value, including an undergraduate research grants program that allows students to engage in top-level projects with faculty members. The $53 million Integrated Science Center houses the only pelletron particle accelerator in western New York and the college is a national leader for students entering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields. Residents of Livingston County also enjoy easy access to nearly 20 public and private colleges and universities within a reasonable commute from home—many with national rankings.
Healthcare services and facilities are equally impressive, anchored by Noyes Health and the Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital in Danville Village. With the slogan of “quality care, close to home,” Noyes Health maintains a patient-focused community hospital atmosphere that offers the finest of clinical care to residents of the county and surrounding areas. In addition to the full-service acute-care hospital, the system operates Noyes Health Services and the Kidney Disease & Dialysis Center. Medical services range from routine to specialized and include emergency care, after-hours care, prenatal and birthing, cardiology, an infusion center, advanced imaging, rehabilitation therapies, respiratory therapy, the Saunders Surgical Center, a sleep lab, and hospice. Should the need for highly specialized diagnostics or treatment be indicated, Greater Rochester is home to highly respected and nationally ranked hospitals and medical systems. Recognized among America’s leading health organizations, the University of Rochester Medical Center operates facilities at Strong Memorial, Highland, and FF Thompson hospitals. Strong Memorial Hospital is consistently recognized by U.S. News and Report as one of “America’s Best Hospitals.”
Lifestyle
Consistently ranked among the top of the list of America’s healthiest counties, Livingston draws newcomers to an unparalleled quality of life within the Greater Rochester region. Outdoor enjoyment is available around the four seasons in breathtakingly beautiful parks and preserves, including Stony Brook and Letchworth State Parks. Spanning 14,000 acres along the majestic Genesee River, Letchworth is often called the Grand Canyon of the East and one of New York’s crown jewels with stunning scenery, miles of trails, swimming pools, and other recreational facilities. First-rate golfing is available on nearly a dozen courses, while boating and water sports are popular on lakes Conesus and Hemlock. One-of-a-kind festivals and celebrations fill the calendar with events that draw thousands of visitors, including the famous New York State Festival of Balloons in Dansville. When the snow falls, residents enjoy ice-skating, tubing, sledding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. The Genesee Valley Greenway Trail runs north and south throughout the entire county for hiking, jogging, and cycling against a backdrop of natural beauty.
Cultural enrichment is enhanced by the presence of SUNY Geneseo with its resident Finger Lakes Opera company and the Limelights & Accents Performing Arts Series of top performers and entertainers. The visual arts are celebrated on the campus in exhibits of contemporary local and national artists at Lederer Gallery. Other stellar attractions near home include the Genesee County Museum, Mount Morris Dam, the National Warplane Museum, the New York State Fish Hatchery, and the New Deal Art Gallery. The latter is located in Mount Morris and showcases more than 200 works of art from the Great Depression that were commissioned by President Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration. The arts are strongly supported throughout the county, where the Livingston Arts association promotes local artists, cultural activities, and special events. Within an hour’s drive, residents can enjoy amusement parks and zoos, art centers, historical museums, science museums, symphony, theatre, Broadway productions, nightclubs, professional sports action, and a diverse culinary scene. Affordable, quality housing combines with friendly communities, abundant green space, and an average 22-minute uncongested commute to make Livingston County a home like no other.
COMMUNITIES
Avon Town/Village, Lima Town/Village
Avon Town Hall
585-226-2425
https://www.avon-ny.org/
Avon Village Hall
585-226 8118
https://www.avon-ny.org/
Lima Town Hall
585-582-1130
https://www.lima-ny.org/
Lima Village Hall
585-624-2210
https://www.lima-ny.org/
Chamber of Commerce
585-243-2222
https://www.livingstoncountychamber.com/
Avon and Lima towns with their quaint village centers offer picturesque rural communities in the northern section of the county graced by the rolling Genesee River. Residents enjoy the warmth and friendliness of a small town and close proximity to expanded amenities within and beyond the county. The City of Rochester and its bustling suburbs are available within a quick commute for cultural enrichment, entertainment, premiere shopping, and fine dining. Local celebrations frequently bring friends and neighbors together for events like the Avon Corn Fest, Old-Tyme Market Days featuring seasonal produce, and summertime’s Saturday Nights Out where Genesee Street downtown businesses sponsor catered dinner and live music. Other highlights in this area include the Genesee Valley Flea Market, wonderful inns and restaurants, a country club, golf courses, and historic preservation.
Caldonia Town/Village, York Town
Caldonia Town Hall
585-538-4927
https://townofcaledoniany.org/
Caldonia Village Hall
585-538-6565
https://villageofcaledoniany.org/
York Town Hall
585-243-3128
http://www.yorkny.org/
Chamber of Commerce
585-243-2222
https://www.livingstoncountychamber.com/
Situated in northeastern Livingston County, Caldonia and York towns contrast country living and open landscapes with quaint village neighborhoods in Caldonia Village and nearby Mumford. Residents and visitors enjoy local attractions that include hospitality inns and restaurants, antique shops and centers, the Caldonia Country Club, the Genesee Country Campground, the New York State Fish Hatchery, and Linwood Gardens in York. One of two fine museums in this area, Big Springs Museum, preserves the rich historic legacy of the region but also hosts visiting exhibits and a wide variety of community programs. Mumford is the location of the truly exceptional Genesee Country Village & Museum, a living history jewel and major attraction in Western New York that features costumed interpreters.
Conesus Town, Groveland Town
Conesus Town Hall
585-346-3130
https://townconesus.digitaltowpath.org:10010/content/
Groveland Town Hall
585-243-1750
http://www.grovelandny.org/
Chamber of Commerce
585-243-2222
https://www.livingstoncountychamber.com/
Centrally located within the county, the towns of Conesus and Groveland enjoy easy access to beautiful Conesus Lake recreational opportunities. Most residents are drawn to this area for its unspoiled rural landscapes, thriving agricultural activity, small-town atmosphere, and close proximity to outstanding urban amenities in Rochester. Just minutes from home are wonderful parks, water sports, colorful festivals, walking and cycling trails, wineries, shopping plazas, theaters, restaurants, excellent healthcare facilities, and one of New York’s finest colleges. Housing choices range from older properties shaded by mature greenery to quaint farmhouses and country manors on generous acreage.
Dansville Village, Sparta Town, West Sparta Town, Springwater Town, Osian Town, North Dansville Town
Dansville Village Hall
585-335-5330
https://www.dansvilleny.us/
Sparta Town Hall
585-335-9290
http://www.sparta-ny.org/
West Sparta Town Hall
585-335-3138
https://townwestsparta.digitaltowpath.org:10278/content
Springwater Town Hall
585-669-2545
https://www.springwaterny.org/
Osian Town Hall
585-335 7600
https://townofossianny.us/
North Dansville Town Hall
585-335-2330
https://www.northdansville.org/
Chamber of Commerce
585-335-6920
https://dansvillechamber.com/
The small but bustling Village of Danville in Sparta Town provides a village center, a full-service community hospital, and a gateway to the rural towns in southern Livingston County. Well-served by Interstate 309 and several state highways, Danville nestles at the southern end of the Canaseraga Valley at the western edge of the Finger Lakes Region. The community draws throngs of visitors to popular celebrations crowned by the New York State Festival of Balloons. Residents enjoy many services and conveniences that include a general aviation airport, local businesses and industries, cafes and restaurants, a village golf course, excellent schools, a public library, farm-fresh produce, and many active clubs and organizations. Newcomers will discover a wide variety of housing choices from vintage home to new construction. This area offers easy access to Buffalo, Rochester, and Corning as well as Stony Brook and Letchworth State Parks, campuses for the State University of New York, wonderful wineries, and ski resorts.
Geneseo Town/Village, Leiscester Town/Village
Geneseo Town Hall
585-991-5000
https://geneseony.org
Geneseo Village Hall
585-243-1177
https://geneseony.org
Leicester Town Hall
585-382-3231
https://www.townofleicester.org/
Leicester Village Hall
585-382-3699
https://www.villageofleicester.org/
Chamber of Commerce
585-243-2222
https://www.livingstoncountychamber.com/
Serving as one of two village hubs for Livingston County, Geneseo is one of only 24 communities nationwide to be recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Home to the renowned State University of New York at Geneseo, the community has always been noted for its exceptional relationship with the college. The charming brick walkways and stately ivy-covered buildings that grace the campus create an idyllic setting but also reflect long-standing traditions of mutual respect and shared culture. Geneseo is home to thriving shops, businesses, and industries as well as cafes, restaurants, convenient services, a public library, a farmer’s market, a country club, golf courses, and entertainment centers. Anchored by the Livingston County Historical Society, this area is rich in historic sites and attractions that include the National Warplane Museum and Long Point Park Walter Kingston Museum. The surrounding countryside offers the serenity of rural living in close proximity to all that the village center offers.
Livonia Town
Town Hall
585-346-3710
https://www.livoniany.org/
Chamber of Commerce
585-243-2222
https://www.livingstoncountychamber.com/
Rural Livonia is made up of six hamlets that include Lakeville, Livonia Center, Hemlock, South Livonia, South Lima, and the Village of Livonia—the latter located at the intersection of US Route 20 and Route 15. Residents enjoy wonderful parks and free summer concerts at Vitale Park in Lakeville, a local museum, antique shopping, and a golf course. Lakeville adds a number of restaurants and the Chip Holt Nature Center. This picturesque area is bordered by two of the Finger Lakes, Conesus to the west and Hemlock to the east. Serving as the Western Gateway to the Finger Lakes Region, Livonia draws newcomers to the pleasures of rural life and easy access to first-rate outdoor recreational activities, famous festivals, scenic trails, picturesque wineries, shopping, colleges, and healthcare facilities. Major urban advantages are also available within a reasonable commute.
Mount Morris Town/Village, Nunda Town/Village, Portage Town
Mt. Morris Town Hall
585-658-2730
https://www.mountmorris-ny.com/
Mt. Morris Village Hall
585-658-4160
https://www.mountmorris-ny.com/
Nunda Town Hall
585-468 5177
http://town.nunda.ny.us/
Nunda Village Hall
585-468-2215
https://www.villageofnunda.org/
Portage Town Hall
585-476-2777
Chamber of Commerce
585-243-2222
https://www.livingstoncountychamber.com/
Sprawling over southwestern Livingston County, the rural towns of Mt. Morris, Nunda, and Portage offer country living and easy access to expanded amenities. Historic Mount Morris Village serves as a hub of commercial development and services that include Theatre 101 for live entertainment, Livingston Arts galleries and art education including the New Deal Gallery, and a local dance center. The area is home to wonderful inns, cafes and restaurants, recreational facilities, lovely parks, and opportunities to enjoy horseback riding, cycling, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing close to home. Nunda adds two golf courses and a local museum. The Mount Morris Dam is another popular attraction, built from 1948 to 1951 at a cost of $25 million to protect farmland and communities from flood waters. Portage Town provides easy access to the southern end of breathtakingly beautiful Letchworth State Park and was named for the historic portage of canoes around the falls of the Genesee River.
