Living in South Corning, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Corning · Census data 2020–2024
South Corning has 1,132 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $58,750 (32% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $124,600, the median rent is $1,310/month.
South Corning is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Corning at a glance
- Population
- 1,132
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $124,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,310/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is South Corning a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Corning
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Corning the median home value is $124,600, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,310 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,183 a month in housing costs.
South Corning median household income
The median household income in South Corning is $58,750 and the income per person is $40,637. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in South Corning: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 563
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.18
South Corning demographics
- Population
- 1,132
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 519
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Corning ›
Education in South Corning
27.9% of adults 25 and older in South Corning have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Corning
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
South Corning vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Corning | 1,132 | $58,750 | $124,600 | $1,310 |
| Corning | 10,643 | $61,760 | $158,400 | $1,014 |
| Riverside | 624 | $88,750 | $119,500 | $1,021 |
| Painted Post | 1,824 | $62,891 | $155,900 | $839 |
| Gang Mills | 4,177 | $108,194 | $308,400 | $1,474 |
| Big Flats | 5,651 | $89,286 | $224,400 | $1,381 |
| Addison | 1,688 | $55,921 | $97,300 | $716 |
| West Elmira | 4,750 | $111,417 | $198,300 | $1,221 |
| Lawrenceville | 707 | $72,708 | $130,600 | $925 |
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What is the median household income in South Corning, NY?
The median household income in South Corning is $58,750, 32% 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 South Corning?
The median home value in South Corning is $124,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in South Corning?
The median gross rent in South Corning is $1,310 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is South Corning, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in South Corning?
The median age in South Corning is 38.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in South Corning?
The average commute to work in South Corning is 17 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Corning?
The unemployment rate in South Corning is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Corning?
27.9% of adults in South Corning 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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