Medina, New York
Medina is a village of 5,770 people in Orleans County, New York, founded in 1817.
Why visit Medina
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Medina Railroad Museum, Boxwood Cemetery, Gulf Street Park and Oak Orchard Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 67 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Medina
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Medina
Medina is a village in the towns of Shelby and Ridgeway in Orleans County, New York, United States. It is located approximately 10 miles south of Lake Ontario. As of the 2020 census, Medina had a population of 6,047, making it the county's most populous municipality. The village was named by its surveyor, Ebenezer Mix.
From the Wikipedia article Medina, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks11
Boxwood Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Cemetery in Medina, New York
Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Medina, New York
Medina Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Armory in New York, United States of America
Payjack Chevrolet Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Servoss House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Medina, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes11
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
11305 Maple Ridge Road, Medina
Mo-We 05:00-22:00; Fr-Su 05:00-22:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi
11212 Maple Ridge Road, Medina
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 08:00-22:00
History
Joseph Ellicott, the agent of the Holland Land Company, once owned land that encompassed part of the village, purchased from the Holland Land Company. With the opening of the Erie Canal through Medina, the village enjoyed more trade and business associated with freight and passengers on canal boats.
The Village of Medina was incorporated March 3, 1832, creating an entity contained within the two towns of Ridgeway and Shelby. The charter of incorporation called for five Trustees to be elected as village officials. That same year the first printing press was set up in the village and the first newspaper published, The Medina Herald.
In 1852, the railroad arrived in Medina and passenger service quickly became popular.
From the History section of Medina, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare2
Map of Medina
63 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 3.0 in | 19.5 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.3 in | 17.3 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 2.7 in | 12.8 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 3.2 in | 1.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.7 in | 11.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Albion (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orleans County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-12-22: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Buffalo-Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Middleport 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Albion 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Gasport 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Lockport 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Holley 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Batavia 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Clarence Center 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Clarence 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Brockport 23 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Harris Hill 23 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Medina 2008-01-01 002, User:TheHappyHermit, Public domain
- Former Hart House Hotel, R. H. Newell & Co. - Medina, New York - 20210515, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Medina, New York - 20211006, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street, Medina, New York - 20210515, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church, Medina, New York - 20210515, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Medina Railroad Museum - 20220720 - 01 - exterior, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Medina Railroad Museum - 20220720 - 02 - restored station office, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Medina Railroad Museum - 20220720 - 03 - model train display, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Rogers House, Medina, New York - 20211006, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Erie Canal at Medina, New York - 20211002, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Medina Railroad Museum - 20220720 - 04 - model train display, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fuller Bldg Main Street Historic District Medina NY Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Medina First Presbyterian Church Main Street Historic District Medina NY Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Medina, NY, post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
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