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Small town lifestyle with big city industry User Rating 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 92/100 - which is 21% lower than New York.
      Corning
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Corning? Corning crime rates are 3,009, which are 37% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      3,009 per 100k people

      32% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      32% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -0%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Corning? The median income in Corning is $51,160 which is 16% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $51,1608% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,66920% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      22% 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 $118,400 - which is 59% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $118,40036% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8867% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      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
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      16% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Corning a good place to live? Corning has an overall rating of 73% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      6 total surveys

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