Lifestyle

For a minute, imagine locating your business in Livingston County—a beautiful, bountiful landscape located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. An area with abundant, affordable natural resources and all the latest, high-speed telecommunications and technology you need. With a solid, cost-effective infrastructure to keep your business strong and connected to the burgeoning global marketplace.

After work, drive just a few minutes down the road to a quaint community that hugs the rich, fertile Genesee River Valley. With rolling hills that almost touch the sky. Past picturesque horse farms and serene glacier-formed lakes. And close to every amenity, you, your family and your employees want at a fraction of the cost.

No more calculating how many years of your life are being lost commuting to work. We can offer you everything you need to have the life you’ve always wanted. Right here. Right now.

Housing

Housing values abound in Livingston County. New, modern homes are being rapidly built but never without planning to preserve the neighborhood character and open space. Our historic villages, many dating to the birth of our young nation, preserve their heritage while offering a selection of goods and services greater than one would envision. Conesus Lake, the Genesee River Valley and the Appalachian uplands offer housing choices for every income and lifestyle.

Our housing costs are below both the national and Rochester/Monroe County averages but without sacrificing appreciation. Housing values have consistently increased and are the third highest in the six county MSA.

Medical

Major medical research hospitals are located in Rochester consequently all medical specialties are present in Livingston County or nearby Rochester. Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville offers residents choice and confidentiality.

Livingston Health Services, an extension of Noyes Memorial Hospital, is located on Route 20A in Geneseo. The facility offers a variety of convenient, quality health care services including Noyes After Hours Care Center; Tri County Family Medicine Offices; Genesee Region Home Care offices, Occupation and Physical Therapy services; Laboratory services; and others. Other medical specialists such as dentists, chiropractors, orthopedists and podiatrists are also available locally.

Recreation and Attractions

An unparalleled range of recreational facilities and attractions include:

• Letchworth Sate Park – the "Grand Canyon of the East" – hiking, camping, picnicking, swimming, winter programs, museums, a renowned restaurant and nature trails.
• Stony Brook State Park – camping, picnicking and swimming,
• Genesee Country Museum – 19th century living museum village
• Collegiate Sports – wide variety including college hockey at SUNY Geneseo
• Festivals and Events – Festivals as wide ranging as the Avon Corn Festival, Dansville Balloon Festival, Genesee Valley Breeders Association, Letchworth Performing Arts series and the County Fair take place year round.
• Downhill and Cross Country Skiing – at Swain Ski and Snowboard Center and numerous parks and recreation areas throughout the county and region.
• Organized Recreation – Each village has a recreation commission with planned games and trips; also youth hockey and summer instructional programs.
• Professional Sports – The National Football League Buffalo Bills and National Hockey League Buffalo Sabres are 90 minutes away in Buffalo. The Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League and Red Wings of the AAA International League provide exciting minor league hockey and baseball attraction. Indoor arena football and lacrosse are growing spectator sports. PaeTec Park is the new home for the Rochester Rhinos soccer.

Culture

Livingston County offers a variety of local and regional attractions.

The State University College of New York at Geneseo is the center for cultural entertainment and enjoyment in the community and throughout the County. The College, which has two amateur theater groups, a jazz ensemble, wind ensemble, string band, and chamber symphony orchestra, offers over 200 activities a year including musical concerts, theatrical presentations, comedy acts, the Limelight Series (performances by world renowned performers), and sporting events for the public to see. The Wadsworth Lecture series sponsors nationally renowned speakers such as former President Gerald Ford.

Livingston County is also a short drive from the heart of Rochester’s theater district featuring the Eastman Theater of Performing Arts. Also located in Rochester is the Geva Theater, home to many off Broadway productions, the celebrated Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the international Photographic Museum, the Rochester Museum and Science Center, the Strasenburg Planetarium, Memorial Art Gallery and Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center. The attractions of the Finger Lakes and Niagara Frontier, including Artpark, are easily within 90 minutes.