Corning, CA

Full City Profile · California · Glenn County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,168 Population 2,301/sq mi density
$55,732 Median Income $20,892 per capita
$274,600 Home Value $300,274 Zillow
$1,116 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
948 Violent Crime/100K 1,733 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,732 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$274,600 home value, $1,116/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
948 violent crimes/100K (149% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Corning, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,732
26% below
$20,892 per capita
Home Value
$274,600
3% below
Zillow: $300,274
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
4% below
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
948/100K
149% above
1,733/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
77.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Corning Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Corning's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
97%
Rent
96%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
249%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Corning a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Corning residents earn a median household income of $55,732 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,892. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,327 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Corning is $274,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,274. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Corning reports 948 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 149% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,733/100K.

Education

13.4% of adults in Corning hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 77.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Corning has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population8,168
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density2,301/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born25.2%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,732
Per Capita$20,892
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$1,468M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

B+
Home Value$274,600
Rent$1,116
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$300,274
Housing Units2,854
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent948/100K
Property1,733/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,723/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain23.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation276 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+77.7%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Corning was founded in 1907.
The median home in Corning was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
25.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.