South Corning, Corning NY

Is Corning, NY (South Corning) 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

$275,059

Average Rent

$2,024

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

South Corning is a rural neighborhood in Corning, NY, with a median home price of $275,059. Housing consists mainly of small to medium single-family homes and mobile homes built mostly between 1940 and 1999.

The neighborhood is retiree-friendly with diverse ancestry and short commutes.

RuralRetiree FriendlyDiverse AncestryOwner Occupied

Quick Facts

Retiree-Friendly Rank	Top 8.2% in NY

Housing market and real estate character

South Corning's housing is mostly owner-occupied small to medium single-family homes and mobile homes built between 1940 and 1999.

Owner Occupied	Majority
Housing Type	Small to medium single-family homes and mobile homes
Built 1940-1999	Majority

What buyers will notice right away

Homes mostly built between 1940 and 1999.

High owner occupancy suggests residential stability.

Families & Lifestyle

South Corning is a top choice for retirees, offering peace, safety, and diverse housing.

Peaceful environment suits retirees.

Diverse housing options support varied needs.

Retirement Living — Highly rated for retirees seeking quality of life.

Cultural Diversity — Notable Romanian and Ukrainian ancestry enrich culture.

Retiree-Friendly Rank	Top 8.2% in NY
Child Poverty Rate	20.2%

Demographics

Executive & Professional Occupations	54.5%
Child Poverty Rate	20.2%
Income Rank	Higher than 67.3% of U.S. neighborhoods
English Speakers	90.8%
Italian Speakers	15.1%
German Ancestry	19.6%
Foreign Born	10.0%