Corning
Corning, CA
Area Guide
Agricultural wealth and natural beauty abound in this small town
Regarded as “Home of the Queen Olive,” Corning is famous for its award-winning olive products. Corning is an agricultural community producing almonds, walnuts, and peaches in addition to olives. Cattle and sheep ranching also play a significant role in Corning. Every year, Corning hosts the Corning Olive Festival featuring a variety of events, food, and entertainment.
Located about two hours north of Sacramento in Tehama County, Corning is a quiet small town nestled between lush, mountainous national forests. Corning is also accessible to Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area, where visitors can partake in water sports on the Sacramento River, go camping and fishing, hike trails, have picnics, and view all kinds of wildlife. Small-town charm abounds in downtown Corning, with a host of gift shops, novelty stores, antiques, and fine dining options. Direct access to I-5 makes getting around from Corning simple.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Corning, CA is $755 for one bedroom, $1,231 for two bedrooms, and $1,250 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Corning has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Transportation
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-8
585 Students
Public
Grades K-6
324 Students
Public
Grades K-8
238 Students
Public
Grades K-6
546 Students
Public
Grades K-5
90 Students
Public
Grades K-8
585 Students
Public
Grades K-8
238 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
434 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,031 Students
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.