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Corning, NY

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Welcome to America’s Crystal City

Wooded Scenic Community Historic Quaint Charming

Nicknamed America’s Crystal City, Corning has remained a leader in the glass industry throughout history. This historic small town has produced everything from some of the first lightbulbs to modern-day innovations like Gorilla Glass and fiber optics. Corning is an award-winning town earning awards from several publications for its beautiful streets and a unique culture that celebrates its roots in the glass industry year-round. Catch a show at the Corning Museum of Glass, the world’s largest collection, or socialize at annual festivals like GlassFest and the Parade of Lights and Sparkle. For shopping, dining, and entertainment, locals flock to the Gaffer District in Downtown Corning. Named after the title of a professional glassblower, the Gaffer District is a quaint, yet trendy locale filled with over 100 art galleries, studios, boutiques, breweries, and restaurants.

You certainly don’t have to be a glassblower to enjoy Corning. Located in the southern Finger Lakes regions, residents appreciate being surrounded by natural beauty. Along with being surrounded by several large state forests, the Chemung River flows through the center of town providing residents with waterfront parks and plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities. Head just a few minutes outside of town and you can explore one of many wineries or even take a goat yoga class at a homestead. As far as rentals, there is something for every renter with rentals available for every budget and style including charming single-family houses and luxury apartments in historic buildings.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Corning, NY is $1,159 for a studio, $1,401 for one bedroom, $1,357 for two bedrooms, and $1,860 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Corning has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,401/month
709 Sq Ft
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Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Hugh W Gregg Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

197 Students

7
out of 10

Frederick Carder Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

406 Students

6
out of 10

William E Severn Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

373 Students

4
out of 10

Winfield Street Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

234 Students

4
out of 10

Corning Painted Post East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,463 Students

5
out of 10

Corning Painted Post High School Learning Center

Public

Grades 10-12

30 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Erwin Hollow State Forest
  • Spencer Crest Nature Center
  • Erwin Mountain State Forest
  • West Hill State Forest
  • McCarthy Hill State Forest

Airports

  • Elmira/Corning Regional

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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.