Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
15%
Corning, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$877
Population
9,078
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Agricultural wealth and natural beauty abound in this small town
Rural
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Suburban
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Affordable
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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,263
Average: $58,612
Education
1,100
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,336
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Corning, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
5%
Other Education
95%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Corning, CA is $877 for one bedroom, $1,251 for two bedrooms, and $1,269 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Corning has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$877/month
658 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Corning, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
253 Students
Public
Grades K-8
253 Students
Public
Grades K-5
324 Students
Public
Grades K-5
324 Students
Public
Grades K-5
549 Students
Public
Grades K-8
253 Students
Public
Grades K-8
253 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
515 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
515 Students
Public
Grades K-8
486 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
974 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
974 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.