Sodus, New York is nestled midway between Syracuse and Rochester on the south shore of stunning Lake Ontario. Known as the 'Crown Jewel of Lake Ontario',  Sodus is one of two towns in Wayne County.  Sodus includes two villages, the Village of Sodus Point and the Village of Sodus. The 2000 U.S. Census reported the town's population at 8,949.  Nearly 1,800 of those people live in the Village of Sodus and 1,160 in Sodus Point. Also in Sodus are several hamlets, including Sodus Center, Wallington and Alton.

The Sodus area, settled in 1794, is still steeped in history.  Sodus is one of two areas in Wayne County that experienced a military battle during the War of 1812. During the Battle of Sodus Point, the British burned all but one building in the village. Sodus is the birthplace of Arbor Day and the Shaker religion. The first Shaker communities were established in the area in 1826. Historical sites from the War of 1812, and former Shaker communities, such as Alasa Farms in Alton, are scattered throughout the area.

A drive through the countryside reveals the Lighthouse Museum, Chimney Bluffs State Park, historic cobblestone structures, roadside farmer's markets, wineries and numerous other attractions. Once known as Silvery Waters, derived from the Native American word  'assorodus,' this beautiful harbor was a major shipping port on the Great Lakes. Today, Great Sodus Bay is home to some of the most well equipped marinas in all of the Great Lakes area. Celebrations, such as the Salmon Derbies, Firemen's Days, the Bog & Grog, Shaker Days and the Fourth of July Gala bring this close-knit community together year round. Sodus is also home to the beautiful beaches of Lake Ontario and Brantling Hill, the only ski resort in Wayne County. 

Public schools in Sodus offer children personalized attention with teacher to student ratios no higher than  1:11. Many of the area's schools have renovated to accommodate the ever-expanding technology of the twenty-first century. With thirty colleges and universities within an hour's drive of Sodus, the area is brimming with choices for higher education.

Wayne County's Economic Development Corporation provides a business plan, including financial and tax incentives, to help accelerate the growth of companies in the county. Major manufacturing employers already flourishing in Sodus include Dynalec Corporation, and Heluva Good Quality Foods. Conditions favorable for industrial growth attract new as well as established businesses to the Wayne County area. With the Greater Rochester International Airport and the Syracuse Hancock International Airport to serve the region, Sodus offers the ultimate in convenience for businesses.

Enriched with spectacular natural beauty and a vibrant community, this Upstate New York community offers year round recreation sure to keep residents and visitors delighted.