Ovid is a town in Seneca County, New York, United States.

The region was part of the Central New York Military Tract used to pay soldiers of the American Revolution.

Part of Ovid was taken in 1802 to form the Town of Hector (now in Schuyler County).

The west town line, delineated by Seneca Lake is the border of Yates County, and the east town line, delineated by Cayuga Lake is the border of Cayuga County.

New York State Route 89 runs north-south along or near the shore of Cayuga Lake on the east side of the town.

30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[7] NOTE: It is common for resort communities to have higher than normal vacant house counts.

Friends of the Three Bears preserves the buildings known as the (historic Seneca County) courthouse complex and implements art, music and other educational programs and events.