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North Hornell, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Steuben County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,055 Population 2,153/sq mi density
$79,091 Median Income $47,203 per capita
$161,500 Home Value $170,674 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 1,372 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$79,091 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,500 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.9% bachelor's degree or higher

North Hornell, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,091
5% above
$47,203 per capita
Home Value
$161,500
43% below
Zillow: $170,674
Median Rent
$691/mo
41% below
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
84% below
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
15% above
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How North Hornell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
57%
Rent
59%
Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
250%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Hornell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Hornell residents earn a median household income of $79,091 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,203. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% 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 North Hornell is $161,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,674. Median rent is $691/month, with 18.6% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

North 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.

Education

38.9% of adults in North Hornell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North 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

Population1,055
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density2,153/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$79,091
Per Capita$47,203
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,500
Rent$691
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$170,674
Housing Units518
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

F
Violent59/100K
Property1,372/100K

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,363/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,162 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in North Hornell was built in 1951.
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.
18.1% 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.