Neighborhood in Corning, NY

Is Corning, NY (Riverside) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe26

Medium13

Low7

Other47

18 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape4

Child involved5

Assault1

Other9

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to an apparent automatic fire alarm from a living room smoke detector at an apartment on Lamphere Court in the City of Corning, near Rouse Avenue.	B Lamphear Ct, Corning, NY 14830	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment building near Bridge Street in Corning for a reported 20-year-old man with an eye injury, possible concussion, dizziness, and decreased alertness. Fire and ambulance units arrived, with one ambulance reportedly delayed en route.	Bridge St, Corning, NY 14830	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders dispatched for a 51-year-old woman with abnormal breathing and dehydration near Knoxville Senior Housing on West William Street in Corning.	W William St, Corning, NY 14830	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a reported tree down blocking the full width of a roadway near Lower Pace Road in the Town of Erwin, with access noted from Upper Pace Road.	Lower Pace Rd, Corning, NY 14830	Road Closure
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in the Village of Painted Post were dispatched to a reported utility hazard after a tree branch apparently came down and took down power lines near North Hamilton Street and West Water Street.	N Hamilton St & W Water St, Painted Post, NY 14870	Fire
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported automatic fire alarm at a senior housing building on West William Street in Corning. The caller reported no visible smoke or flames. Responding units found nothing showing from the outside and investigated a possible bedroom smoke condition in an upper-floor room.	W William St, Corning, NY 14830	Fire
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a 54-year-old woman with difficulty breathing was reported near West William Street in Corning. Initial reports indicated (number withheld) West William Street, but the address was later corrected to (number withheld) West William Street.	W William St, Corning, NY 14830	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units from multiple departments responded to a reported carbon monoxide detector activation at a home on Irwin Hollow Road in the Town of Campbell, with mutual aid requested for manpower with air packs and monitoring equipment. In a separate call, EMS units were dispatched to a location on O’Connor for a 61-year-old woman with an illness and difficulty breathing.	Erwin Hollow Rd, Painted Post, NY 14870	Fire
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a lift-assist medical call near North Hamilton Street in Painted Post. Assistance was requested for lifting at an apartment in the Village Square Apartments.	N Hamilton St Apt 103, Painted Post, NY 14870	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a wire down in the roadway near Townsend Avenue in the Riverside area. Units later reported a low-hanging cable and established command on an operations channel. Separately, emergency medical units were dispatched to a street location for an unresponsive adult male and to a library area for another unconscious person.	Townsend Ave, Corning, NY 14830	Fire

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Median Home Price

$230,004

Average Rent

$1,600

Vacancy Rate

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Overview

Riverside is a rural neighborhood in Corning, NY, featuring mostly medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes. Most residences were built between 1940 and 1999 and are owner occupied.

The median home price is $230,004, making it more affordable than most New York neighborhoods. Vacancy rates are moderate at 8.0%, near the national middle range.

RuralAffordable HousingOwner Occupied

Quick Facts

Income Level	Upper-middle income

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in Riverside consists mainly of medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes, with a strong owner occupancy rate and a mix of older residences.

Owner Occupied Rate	High
Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes
Housing Age	Mostly built 1940-1969, some 1970-1999

What buyers will notice right away

Median home price is lower than most New York neighborhoods.

Most homes are owner occupied, indicating stability.

Families & Lifestyle

Riverside supports a mix of executive professionals, manufacturing workers, and families, with a community-oriented lifestyle.

Diverse occupational mix supports varied lifestyles.

Owner occupancy suggests community stability.

Family Friendly — Good for families with school-aged children.

Mixed Workforce — Balanced presence of professionals and laborers.

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	49.2%
Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations	25.2%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Share	49.2%
Child Poverty Rate	6.1%
Income Level	Upper-middle income
German Ancestry	21.5%
Irish Ancestry	19.3%
English Ancestry	17.8%
Top Languages	["English (98.1%)","Polish (4.1%)"]