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Painted Post, NY

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,267

Population

1,639

Renter Mix

41% Rent

Small-town living at the confluence of three rivers

Suburban Riverside Scenic

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.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$56,315

Average: $83,656

Education

575

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

866

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Painted Post has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Painted Post, NY is $1,015 for a studio, $1,267 for one bedroom, $1,482 for two bedrooms, and $1,837 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Painted Post has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,267/month
805 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Erwin Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

378 Students

Calvin U Smith Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

262 Students

CORNING-PAINTED POST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public

Grades 6-8

925 Students

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 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.