Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Hornell, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,240
Population
7,894
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Welcoming neighbors in the affordable suburbs of New York
Suburban
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Affordable
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Small Business
The city of Hornell is known for its tight-knit community and welcoming neighbors. Located about an hour south of Rochester, Hornell is a quaint suburb with historic sites, community parks, and safe residential neighborhoods. Check out the Hornell Erie Depot Museum in the heart of town, or take part in a community event at Veterans Memorial Park, featuring an outdoor pool, ball fields, and scenic walking trails near Canisteo River.
Highway 21 gives residents of Hornell access to neighboring areas, but Hornell offers suburban conveniences of its own. Locals appreciate Hornell Plaza in the north end of town for its supermarkets and retailers. Small businesses are heavily supported by the community such as Paddy’s Pub & Grill and Railhead Brewing Company. The rentals in Hornell are extremely affordable including apartments and townhomes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,890
Average: $54,454
Education
1,149
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,287
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Hornell, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Hornell, NY is $1,163 for a studio, $1,240 for one bedroom, $1,302 for two bedrooms, and $1,355 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hornell has increased by 8.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,240/month
617 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hornell, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
487 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Public
Grades 1-3
233 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
646 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
273 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
646 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Canacadea State Forest
- Klipnocky State Forest
- Turnpike State Forest
- Gas Springs State Forest
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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.