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Corning, New York

city · Steuben County

At a glance

10,643
Population
$158,400
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$174,606
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,014/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$61,760
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
17.7 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
82.56%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost33% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates94%
College graduates40.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of Corning Planning
The Planning & Economic Development Department provides assistance to relocate or expand your business, including project management services with coordination with federal, state and local agencies. It also helps identify grants, loans and financing, identifies commercial sites and buildings, provides demographic and statistical data, coordinates environmental reviews, and ensures compliance with zoning and code.
county Steuben County IDA
Since 1972, Steuben County Industrial Development Agency has provided comprehensive economic development services in Steuben County, NY resulting in over $3 billion in investment and thousands of new jobs. It aims to attract, retain, and grow the business community to promote job opportunities and economic growth.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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