South Corning, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Steuben County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,010 Population 1,629/sq mi density
$59,125 Median Income $42,723 per capita
$126,500 Home Value $169,436 Zillow
$1,295 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,125 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,500 home value, $1,295/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

South Corning, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,125
21% below
$42,723 per capita
Home Value
$126,500
55% below
Zillow: $169,436
Median Rent
$1,295/mo
11% above
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
2% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How South Corning Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
45%
Rent
111%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Corning a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Corning residents earn a median household income of $59,125 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,723. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% 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 South Corning is $126,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,436. Median rent is $1,295/month, with 28.4% 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 1957.

Education

28.6% of adults in South Corning hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Corning has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,010
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,629/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,125
Per Capita$42,723
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,500
Rent$1,295
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$169,436
Housing Units498
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity31.5%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,363/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation925 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in South Corning was built in 1957.
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.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.