New York Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Corning, New York

Population: 11,938

Located in Steuben County

Corning is a city thriving with captivating history. It is located in Western New York in the heart of the Finger Lakes, and is conveniently located in close proximity to Syracuse, Rochester, New York City, and Toronto.

Corning is filled with small town charm along with decades of fascinating history. Pride is evident as you drive among the graceful Victorian homes on the Southside Hill and as you drive through the new residential areas being developed. Corning, New York is the ideal place to raise a family.

It is located in the heart of the wine country of the state and in the midst of the Finger Lakes. The lakes offer recreational opportunities, sailing, boating and great fishing as well. World renowned for its glass making, Corning Museum of Glass will help you to discover the art, history, and science of glass.

Historic Market Street is a true delight, flourishing with glass making studios, antiques, restaurants, and specialty shops. Corning has a large population of fine arts, from local glass artists to famous works featured in the Rockwell Museum, as well as notable entertainment performed by local theater, ballet, and music groups.

Dresser Rand has plant facilities located in Painted Post. Corning is home to Corning Incorporated Headquarters. We benefit from many advantages found in our vibrant small town. Corning Incorporated is generous with their support to the arts and entertainment in our area and the quality of life enjoyed by their employees is a key issue for them.

The local schools are excellent and parochial schools are available. Also, Corning Community College has many prominent alumni.

Some very special events include NASCAR racing at Watkins Glen Raceway or the LPGA Corning Classic which has become one to the premier events on the LPGA Tour! Entertainment takes many shapes and forms with the Clemens Center and the Elmira Pioneers professional baseball team.

Because of the four distinct seasons enjoyed by this region you can swim in the lakes in the summer and go ice-fishing or skating on those same lakes in the winter. Fall offers hunting for the sport enthusiast. There are trails for back-packers, bikers and horse back riders. Or if you prefer, grab a blanket, a picnic basket and a good book and lounge by the one of the many lakes found right in your back yard!

Corning - the city with so much to offer! Excellent educational opportunities, close to the main hob of the world, and yet it still has all the old world charm of a small village. Why not make Corning your place to call home?