Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Painted Post
Painted Post, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,301
Population
1,639
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Small-town living at the confluence of three rivers
Suburban
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Peaceful
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Affordable
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Historic
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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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Housing Distribution
Painted Post has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Painted Post, NY is $1,050 for a studio, $1,307 for one bedroom, $1,547 for two bedrooms, and $1,875 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Painted Post has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,307/month
805 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Painted Post, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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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
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Erwin Hollow State Forest
- Erwin Mountain State Forest
- West Hill State Forest
- Spencer Crest Nature Center
- Meads Creek State Forest
Military Bases
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 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.