Yates
Picturesque Keuka Lake surrounded by legendary vineyards.
Location Profile Data
Core Stats
- Population
- 24,000
- Established
- 1823
- Seat / Hub
- Penn Yan
- Coordinates
- 42.6444, -77.1122 ↗
Demographics & Economy
- Median Income
- $63,000
- Home Price
- $250,000
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
- Households
- 9,500
Geography & Climate
- Land Area
- 338 mi²
- Water Area
- 38 mi²
- Highest Elevation
- 2,100 ft
- Snowfall
- 60" / yr
Infrastructure & Key Industries
- • Viticulture
- • Agriculture
- • Tourism
- • Higher Education
- NYS Route 14
- NYS Route 54
- • Keuka College
Welcome to Yates County. From its defining natural landscapes to its deep regional history, Yates is an essential part of the 315 area code.
Towns & Villages in Yates
Barrington ->
Hugging the stunning eastern shores of Keuka Lake.
Benton ->
Quiet, rolling, intensely farmed rural landscapes.
Dundee ->
A charming village nested near the western shore of Seneca Lake.
Italy ->
Deep, isolated, magnificent forested ravines.
Jerusalem ->
Home to Keuka College and dramatic, sprawling lake bluffs.
Middlesex ->
A breathtaking, mountainous valley harboring South Bristol.
Milo ->
The expansive township encompassing beautiful Penn Yan.
Penn Yan ->
The idyllic county seat, situated at the northern tip of Keuka Lake.
Potter ->
Isolated agricultural valley untouched by time.
Rushville ->
A tranquil farming village located at the edge of the county.
Starkey ->
Defined by world-class vineyards dropping down to Seneca Lake.
Torrey ->
Picturesque agricultural terrain overlooking Seneca Lake.