Real Estate Investing in Corning, New York (14830)

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Steuben County • Population: 18,752 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 14830 (Corning, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GREAT FIT
Grade A (86/100)

Strong fundamentals — affordable, appreciating, and stable. A confident pick for primary residence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $183,313
Avg Monthly Rent $1,332
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $74,314
% Renters 33.1%

Market Analysis: 14830 Corning

ZIP 14830 inside Steuben County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $183K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

The 14830 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

In the broader NY picture, 14830 is a reminder that not every low-priced ZIP is a value-add opportunity — some are simply distressed, and the difference matters.

A durable renter share of 33% in 14830 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 14830 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Corning:

B+ Great
Buy Confidence Score: 79/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+9.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,332/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: This area shows favorable conditions for homebuyers. Solid fundamentals with reasonable affordability.
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WARM MARKET
Corning, NY Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
7.7%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Corning, NY metro data
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Property Strategy for 14830

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
7.2% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+6.2% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$52,983/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $101,244 $1,010 7.2% +2.1% $101,244
2BR $126,249 $1,250 7.1% +5.2% $63,125
3BR $161,932 $1,630 7.2% +4.9% $53,977
4BR $211,933 $2,080 7.1% +5.5% $52,983
5BR $315,888 +6.2% $63,178

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$190K$171K$152K$134K$115K$96KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,390$1,371$1,352$1,333$1,314$1,295Jun 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026

📊 How Does 14830 Compare?

Metric 14830 Corning Corning, NY New York
Home Value $183,313 $183,313 N/A $505,608
5-Year CAGR 5.0% 5.0% N/A 6.6%
Avg Rent $1,332 $1,332 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.7% 5.7% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.7%
Fair
5yr Growth
+5.0%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Corning, NY metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
54%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $183,313
Monthly Rent $1,332
Price-to-Rent 11.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.7%
Cap Rate 5.7%
5-Year IRR 10.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +9.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
7.8%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.0%
Stable
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 14830

Population: 18,752

💰 Median Household Income
$74,314
This area
$74,314
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
33.1%
This area
33.1%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.2%
This area
4.2%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
42.4%
This area
42.4%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
39.0 years
This area
39.0 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.8%
This area
7.8%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 92.6%
Black/African American 2.9%
Other/Mixed 2.9%
Hispanic/Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
👶 Under 18
20.7%
This area
20.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.1%
This area
16.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
5.8%
This area
5.8%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 14830

A Avg School Grade
6 Schools
11.8:1 Avg Class Size
$32,097 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

WILLIAM E SEVERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
392 Students
👨‍🏫
10.9:1 Class Size
💰
$32,097 Per Student
A+ Excellent

FREDERICK CARDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
393 Students
👨‍🏫
12.6:1 Class Size
💰
$32,097 Per Student
A+ Excellent

WINFIELD STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
224 Students
👨‍🏫
14.8:1 Class Size
💰
$32,097 Per Student
A Very Good

CORNING-PAINTED POST HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,475 Students
👨‍🏫
12.1:1 Class Size
💰
$32,097 Per Student
A Very Good

HUGH W GREGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
214 Students
👨‍🏫
15.9:1 Class Size
💰
$32,097 Per Student
B+ Above Average
👥
24 Students
👨‍🏫
4.8:1 Class Size
💰
$32,097 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

4 Nearby 1,084 Off-Campus Students
C
SUNY Corning Community College
3,637 students · 2.4 mi
C+
Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES
170 students · 9.8 mi
C+
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
29 students · 10.4 mi
C
Elmira College
657 students · 11.2 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,084 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are tenants stable in Corning, NY?

Corning, NY draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,332/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is Corning, NY a smart market for rental property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Corning, NY ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $183K and rents of $1,332/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Corning, NY?

NY ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Corning generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What do landlords charge for rent in Corning, NY?

Rent in Corning, NY is around $1,332/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $183K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Is Corning, NY suited for a house hack?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Corning, NY reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

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