Living in Hornell, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hornell · Census data 2020–2024
Hornell has 8,152 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $47,385 (45% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $94,500, the median rent is $784/month.
Hornell at a glance
- Population
- 8,152
- Median age
- 40.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $47,385State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $94,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $784/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 48.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Hornell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hornell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hornell the median home value is $94,500, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $784 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,195 a month in housing costs.
Hornell median household income
The median household income in Hornell is $47,385 and the income per person is $29,000. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hornell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,298
- Owner-occupied
- 48.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.2%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.08
Hornell demographics
- Population
- 8,152
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 3,813
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hornell ›
Education in Hornell
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Hornell have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hornell
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 8.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Hornell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornell | 8,152 | $47,385 | $94,500 | $784 |
| North Hornell | 1,043 | $78,750 | $161,700 | $684 |
| Almond | 368 | $57,083 | $90,400 | $1,075 |
| Arkport | 897 | $74,250 | $125,600 | $927 |
| Canisteo | 2,085 | $53,558 | $111,000 | $795 |
| Alfred | 4,819 | $40,625 | $170,800 | $899 |
| Canaseraga | 422 | $70,208 | $68,100 | $908 |
| Avoca | 1,023 | $66,389 | $84,200 | $816 |
| Andover | 915 | $66,136 | $72,000 | $689 |
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What is the median household income in Hornell, NY?
The median household income in Hornell is $47,385, 45% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hornell?
The median home value in Hornell is $94,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hornell?
The median gross rent in Hornell is $784 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Hornell, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
What is the median age in Hornell?
The median age in Hornell is 40.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hornell?
The average commute to work in Hornell is 17 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hornell?
The unemployment rate in Hornell is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hornell?
21.9% of adults in Hornell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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