At a Glance
Median Income
$46,321
$28,527 per capita
Home Value
$86,600
Zillow: $107,692
Median Rent
$769/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Hornell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hornell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hornell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hornell residents earn a median household income of $46,321 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,527. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% 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 Hornell is $86,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,692. Median rent is $769/month, with 27.7% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Hornell reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,372/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Hornell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hornell has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population8,173
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density2,492/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,321
Per Capita$28,527
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,600
Rent$769
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$107,692
Housing Units4,230
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,372/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary154/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,157 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Hornell was founded in 1790.
The median home in Hornell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% 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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