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Painted Post, NY

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Small-town living at the confluence of three rivers

Suburban Riverside Scenic Peaceful Affordable Close-Knit Welcoming Historic Active Accessible

Nestled in Finger Lakes Wine Country, Painted Post offers residents a small-town atmosphere at the convergence of the Cohocton, Tioga, and Chemung rivers. The close-knit community in Painted Post comes together for an array of special events, including Colonial Days and the Music in the Square Concert Series. Recreational opportunities abound in Painted Post as well, from fishing and canoeing in the rivers to hiking and biking the scenic Painted Post Trail and numerous parks.

Painted Post residents enjoy a variety of shopping options, with charming local shops in Village Square and a host of national retailers in neighboring Gang Mills. Painted Post is also within close proximity to the Corning Museum of Glass, the Rockwell Museum, and the historic Gaffer District in nearby Corning. Convenience to I-86 and I-99 makes getting around from Painted Post a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in Painted Post, NY is $1,098 for a studio, $1,338 for one bedroom, $1,539 for two bedrooms, and $1,959 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Painted Post has increased by 5.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,338/month
805 Sq Ft
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Transportation

25

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Erwin Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

373 Students

6
out of 10

Calvin U Smith Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

279 Students

6
out of 10

CORNING-PAINTED POST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public

Grades 6-8

962 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Erwin Hollow State Forest
  • Erwin Mountain State Forest
  • West Hill State Forest
  • Spencer Crest Nature Center
  • Meads Creek State Forest

Airports

  • Elmira/Corning Regional

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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 2025.