At a Glance
Median Income
$61,017
$43,091 per capita
Home Value
$148,300
Zillow: $159,832
Median Rent
$976/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
3,098/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corning a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Corning residents earn a median household income of $61,017 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,091. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corning is $148,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,832. Median rent is $976/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Corning reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,098/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.8% of adults in Corning hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corning has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population10,666
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density3,463/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,017
Per Capita$43,091
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,300
Rent$976
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$159,832
Housing Units5,762
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property3,098/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault290/100K
Burglary435/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation932 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Corning was founded in 1796.
The median home in Corning was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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