Population: 57,535 (2022 est.) Land Area: 493 sq. mi. Largest Municipality: Batavia Population: 15,459 (2022 est.) Located between Rochester and Buffalo, Genesee County is a magnet for fun and entertainment with Six Flags Darien Lake theme park, Batavia Downs casino and racetrack, Genesee Speedway and a multitude of historical museums to explore and enjoy. Genesee Community College fosters workforce development and continuous learning. And the area is seeing considerable growth in sustainable agriculture, food processing, green energy technologies and advanced manufacturing.

Population: 112,5707 (2022 est.) Land Area: 644 sq. mi. Largest Municipality: Geneva Population: 12,503 (2022 est.) With five of the 11 Finger Lakes located here, Ontario County is a gateway to leisure and adventure. A lively tourism industry welcomes year-round activities, including hiking, biking, boating, golfing, skiing and more. This is also wine and dine country. The Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail, ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail and a bounty of exceptional restaurants present deliciously diverse offerings. Luxe resorts and cozy bed and breakfasts with picturesque views invite you to stay as long as you like.

Population: 91,125 (2022 est.) Land Area: 604 sq. mi. Largest Municipality: Newark Population: 9,019 (2022 est.) Along the southern shore of Lake Ontario, Wayne County is located between the cities of Rochester and Syracuse. The Seaway Trail (a national scenic byway) and Historic Erie Canal wind through the rural area leading to varied outdoor activities like apple picking, boating, fishing, birding, hiking and biking, as well as more indulgent endeavors like antiquing, waterfront dining, and wine, spirit and cider tastings. A rich heritage is captured in its many museums and cultural attractions.

Population: 61,516 (2022 est.) Land Area: 632 sq. mi. Largest Municipality: Geneseo Population: 7,748 (2022 est.) Just south of Rochester, Livingston County offers a more laid-back life. While a key draw is SUNY Geneseo, nine historic villages with revitalized downtown districts feature the charm of Main Street shopping and gathering. Outdoor discoveries abound with Letchworth State Park, Stony Brook State Park and the Genesee River running through it. Rich, fertile land and access to an unlimited supply of water make this area tops in the state for dairy, vegetable and field crop production.

Population: 39,318 (2022 est.) Land Area: 391 sq. mi. Largest Municipality: Albion Population: 6,927 (2022 est.) Historic Orleans County is nestled on the southern banks of Lake Ontario, between Rochester and Niagara Falls. It's part of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Trail with ports in Medina, Albion and Holley. Along the rural byways, produce stands, farm markets and antique shops offer a variety of special finds. With agriculture as the main industry, the county is dotted with corn, cabbage and berry fields, apple orchards and more. Boating, fishing, biking and cross-country skiing are popular activities of choice.

Population: 39,666 (2022 est.) Land Area: 593 sq. mi. Largest Municipality: Perry Population: 5,813 (2022 est.) Sixteen historic towns and eight charming villages, as well as abundant dairy, crop and livestock farms are the soul of Wyoming County. It’s a four-season destination for fresh-air adventure with miles of trails and rivers, plus the “Grand Canyon of the East”—Letchworth State Park. A leader in dairy and maple production, agriculture is king here. The region’s robust natural resources also support the growth of green energy technologies and advanced manufacturing.

Population: 752,035 (2022 est.) Land Area: 663 sq. mi. Largest Municipality: Rochester Population: 209,352 (2022 est.) Bordering the southern shore of Lake Ontario and intersected by the Genesee River and Erie Canal, Monroe County is at the heart of Greater Rochester. It’s comprised of 19 towns, 10 villages and the City of Rochester. It’s also home to numerous renowned universities, like the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology, and businesses with expertise across a range of high-tech industries. An ideal balance of arts and entertainment, adventurous recreation, culinary hotspots and friendly neighborhoods shapes this vibrant community.

Population: 32,882 (2022 est.) Land Area: 324 sq. mi. Largest Municipality: Seneca Falls Population: 8,940 (2022 est.) Seneca County stretches between the longest and deepest of the Finger Lakes, Seneca and Cayuga, and connects to a 20-mile section of the Erie Canal. The hillsides are lined with acres of vineyards and dozens of wineries that have made world-class Finger Lakes wines. The region is also home to Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and the Finger Lakes National Forest, ensuring easy access to boating, fishing, hunting, biking, camping, nature watching, cross-country skiing and other outdoor activities.

Population: 24,451 (2022 est.) Land Area: 338 sq. mi. Largest Municipality: Penn Yan Population: 5,075 (2022 est.) Yates County, just 45 miles southeast of Rochester, is described by three words: water, wine and wilderness. It’s rural America at its best—a combination of lakes (Canandaigua, Keuka and Seneca), agritourism, recreation and arts surrounded by countryside beauty year-round. It has a large agricultural base of dairy and crop farms, grape vineyards and apple orchards, along with a thriving Mennonite population. Keuka College is also located here.