Yates County is located in the western part of New York, in the Finger Lakes region. Yates County has a total area of approximately 376 square miles of which 90% is land and 10% water. As of the census of 2000, there were 24,621 people, 9,029 households, and 6,284 families residing in Yates County, New York. The population density was 73 per square mile. Out of New York's 58 counties, it ranks as third least populous county. The name is in honor of Joseph C. Yates, who as Governor of New York, signed the act establishing the county.

Tip #143: Team up with a Real Estate Professional
So why do you need the help of a Realtor®? Well, most Real Estate transactions are very complicated. In most cases, buying, selling or even renting a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, multi-page government mandated settlement statements and a lot more. A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays and costly mistakes. Real Estate has it's own language. If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why it’s important to work with someone who speaks that language and knows the local Yates County Real Estate market.