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Corning Area Facts

Corning has a Livability Score of 87_/100, which is considered exceptional
Corning crime rates are 21% higher than the New York average
Cost of living in Corning is 19% lower than the New York average

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What do the locals think about Corning?

Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Small town lifestyle with big city industry 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I lived in Corning NY from 1990 up through 2010. It has a very pleasant small town feel, with a very quaint main street with plenty of knickknack shops and restaurants. There is a nearby mall and several shopping centers about 15 minutes away in Big Flats NY. It was a very cozy p ...Read More lace to live, with easy access to stores and food. Winters can get a little harsh for someone unaccustomed with Upstate New York's colder months, but the summers more than make up for it.

Corning's claim to fame has always been glass. They have a museum where they have lots of unusual glass on display, and you can even watch live demonstrations of glass blowing. Today, Corning produces screen glass for several different smartphone manufacturers.

I enjoyed my time living in Corning, and the only reason I moved was for work. One of the best areas in Corning is the illuminated pedestrian bridge, and is definitely worth a visit when in town. Read Less

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A+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Corning? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

Parks

Centennial Park

Houghton Park

Houghton Park

Hillvue Park

Buechner Park

Canfield Park

Fall Brook Park

Everett Buckey Wainwright Memorial Field

Entertainment

Corning Museum of Glass

Corning Museum of Glass

Little Joe Tower

McHale's Nightclub

Palace Theatre

West End Gallery

Memorial Stadium

The Glass Menagerie

Food & Drink

Lando's

The Site Cyber Bar & Grill

R & M Bar & Restaurant

Hand + Foot

Market St. Brewing Co.

Oak's

Brick House Brewery

Northside Liquor Company

A Commute

Is public transit available in Corning? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Corning.

Drive to Work

75%

2% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

6%

3% higher than the US average

A Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Corning? The cost of living in Corning is 98/100 - which is 19% lower than New York.

2% less expensive than average

21% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

B- Crime

What is the crime rate in Corning? Corning crime rates are 2,542, which are 21% higher than New York

2,542 per 100k people

20% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

20% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

D Employment

What is the median income in Corning? The median income in Corning is $76,360 which is 15% lower than New York.

Median household income

$76,3606% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$54,14021% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

2% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Corning a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Gerould's Pharmacy

Walgreens

Rite Aid

Doctors

Mental Health Clinic

Smith Allergy & Asthma Specialists of Central New York

A+ Housing

What are Corning home prices? Corning home prices are $215,270 - which is 57% lower than New York

Median home value

$215,27034% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$1,3497% lower than the US average

15% lower than the US average

A- Schools

Does Corning have good schools? The Corning graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than New York

High school grad. rates

9% higher than the US average

School test scores

16% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

100% lower than the US average

B+ User Ratings

Is Corning a good place to live? Corning has an overall rating of 74% from 8 reviews.

Overall user rating

8 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

7 total surveys