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Hornell, NY

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Welcoming neighbors in the affordable suburbs of New York

Suburban Affordable Small Business Community

The city of Hornell is known for its tight-knit community and welcoming neighbors. Located about an hour south of Rochester, Hornell is a quaint suburb with historic sites, community parks, and safe residential neighborhoods. Check out the Hornell Erie Depot Museum in the heart of town, or take part in a community event at Veterans Memorial Park, featuring an outdoor pool, ball fields, and scenic walking trails near Canisteo River.

Highway 21 gives residents of Hornell access to neighboring areas, but Hornell offers suburban conveniences of its own. Locals appreciate Hornell Plaza in the north end of town for its supermarkets and retailers. Small businesses are heavily supported by the community such as Paddy’s Pub & Grill and Railhead Brewing Company. The rentals in Hornell are extremely affordable including apartments and townhomes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hornell, NY is $1,052 for a studio, $1,137 for one bedroom, $1,282 for two bedrooms, and $1,439 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hornell has increased by 5.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,137/month
645 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Hornell Intermediate School

Public

Grades 2-6

477 Students

5
out of 10

North Hornell School

Public

Grades PK-1

309 Students

Rating Unavailable

Bryant School

Public

Grades 1-3

209 Students

Rating Unavailable

Hornell Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

625 Students

6
out of 10

Hornell Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

273 Students

3
out of 10

Hornell Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

625 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Canacadea State Forest
  • Klipnocky State Forest
  • Turnpike State Forest
  • Gas Springs State Forest

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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.