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Corning, CA Area Guide

Agricultural wealth and natural beauty abound in this small town

Rural Suburban Affordable Close-Knit Welcoming Diverse Agricultural Quiet Secluded Mountain Views

Regarded as “Home of the Queen Olive,” Corning is famous for its award-winning olive products. Corning is an agricultural community producing almonds, walnuts, and peaches in addition to olives. Cattle and sheep ranching also play a significant role in Corning. Every year, Corning hosts the Corning Olive Festival featuring a variety of events, food, and entertainment.

Located about two hours north of Sacramento in Tehama County, Corning is a quiet small town nestled between lush, mountainous national forests. Corning is also accessible to Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area, where visitors can partake in water sports on the Sacramento River, go camping and fishing, hike trails, have picnics, and view all kinds of wildlife. Small-town charm abounds in downtown Corning, with a host of gift shops, novelty stores, antiques, and fine dining options. Direct access to I-5 makes getting around from Corning simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Corning, CA is $765 for one bedroom, $1,248 for two bedrooms, and $1,267 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Corning has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$765/month
587 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Corning, CA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

35 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

41 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Richfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

West Street Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Woodson Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Olive View Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Rancho Tehama Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Richfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Woodson Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Maywood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Corning High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.