What are the schools like in Corning, NY?

Corning is served primarily by CORNING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Corning?

The median household income in Corning, NY is $59,453 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Corning, NY?

Corning has an average high temperature of 29.5°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.2 inches.

Corning, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Corning, NY affordable or expensive?

Corning's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Corning is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $142,500 and the median rent is $1,005 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Corning, NY?

Corning has a violent crime rate of 160.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2382.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Corning, NY a Good Place to Live?

Corning is a small city of 10,685 in New York, with a median household income of $59,453 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Corning stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Corning is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Corning city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.9

Corning's overall cost of living index is 96.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Corning costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Corning, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$142,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,005	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,453	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Corning's violent crime rate is 160.1 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

160.1 /100k

Property Crime

2382.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Corning is served primarily by CORNING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Corning, NY	National Avg
School District	CORNING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Corning sees average highs of 29.5°F in January and 79.1°F in July, with 36.0 inches of annual precipitation and 53.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Corning, NY
Average High — January	29.5°F
Average High — July	79.1°F
Annual Precipitation	36.0"
Annual Snowfall	53.2"

Demographics

Metric	Corning, NY	National Avg
Population	10,685	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	18.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Riverside, NY 1 mi South Corning, NY 2 mi Painted Post, NY 2 mi Gang Mills, NY 4 mi Coopers Plains, NY 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Corning

Corning, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14830

Corning vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corning, NY affordable or expensive?

Corning's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Corning roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $142,500 and median rent is $1,005/month.

What is the crime rate in Corning, NY?

Corning's violent crime rate is 160.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2382.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Corning?

Public schools in Corning are operated by CORNING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Corning, NY a good place to live?

Corning, NY has a population of 10,685, a median household income of $59,453, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Corning?

Corning averages 29.5°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.0 inches with about 53.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Corning?

Corning, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14830.

What is the population of Corning?

The population of Corning, New York is 10,685 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Corning?

Key numbers for living in Corning: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $142,500, median household income $59,453, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Corning side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.