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Cayuga County is located in the west central part of the state, in the Finger Lakes region. Owasco Lake is in the center of the county, and Cayuga Lake forms part of the western boundary. Lake Ontario is on the northern border, and Skaneateles Lake and Cross Lake form part of the eastern border.
Welcome to Cayuga County. Our county is comprised of 864 square miles, and features more lakefront property than any other New York county.
The Cayuga County Visitors Guide is your passport to fun in the Finger Lakes. Visit our charming towns and villages, browse through unique shops, dine in eclectic restaurants and tour and taste your way through our wine country.
Cayuga County’s towns and villages offer a great place to base your Finger Lakes getaway. These locales are truly the essence of what the Finger Lakes are all about—rural charm with a sophisticated flair. Our great restaurants, unique shops, and fine service won’t disappoint you.
Find fun things to do in over 800 square miles (that’s more than 20 Disney Worlds) with a trip to Cayuga County. Start with a healthy dose of the great outdoors. Uncrowded and scenic, Cayuga County touts eight lakes — perfect for fishing and boating — numerous hiking and biking trails, waterfalls, and birding opportunities.
Visit Cayuga County to enjoy crystal clear lakes, beautiful scenery and award-winning wines! You can spend the day sampling wine from the 10 wineries located in Cayuga County, visit the Harriet Tubman house and learn about her effect on the Underground Railroad or just enjoy the view!
In 2022, Cayuga County, NY had a population of 76.2k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $63,227. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Cayuga County, NY declined from 76,644 to 76,171, a −0.617% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,602 to $63,227, a 6.08% increase.
