Our Community : Hornell
Hornell, New York, known as ‘The Maple City’, is a refreshing blend of rural serenity and a robust business community. Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of southwestern New York State, Hornell is ideally situated to offer the finest in modern living as well as the charm of a small-town atmosphere.
Hornell is part of rapidly growing Steuben County. Situated directly off Interstate 86, Hornell lies within 60 miles of Rochester, 93 miles from Buffalo and 40 miles from Corning. The city is within one day’s trucking time of more than half of Canada’s and the United States’ industrial markets. The Hornell Municipal Airport is the largest facility of its kind in Steuben County.
Hornell, NY began its life as a major business center with the boom of the Erie Railroad in the late 1800’s. The decline of the railroad industry in the late 1900’s halted the city’s growth, but in the 21st century, major businesses and firms are looking to Steuben County as a prime relocation area. Today, the leading employers in Hornell are Alstom, a 100-year old European rail company that adopted this rail city as its U.S. base, the construction company A. L. Blades and Sons, and Steuben Tile. The City of Hornell Industrial Development Agency (CHIDA) owns three industrial parks totaling 210 acres, and has many programs in place offering new firms attractive incentives for relocating to this thriving community.
The Census 2000 recorded Hornell’s population at 9,019. Residents have access to top-notch education through Alfred University, the New York College of Technology, and the Steuben Allegany Board of Cooperative Education Services (Boces).
Hornell is a physically striking city. It stands surrounded by the lush rolling hills and dense woodlands of the mostly rural Steuben County. Hornell has kept its ancient maple trees and 1800’s Victorian homes, creating a rustic and charming down-home atmosphere. Priding themselves as the ‘City of All Seasons’, Hornell residents enjoy their community throughout the year. Nestled among the grassy hills of the Canisteo Valley, five city parks invite residents to enjoy the scenic views throughout the spring and summer. Autumn months are the time to take walking tours or canoe trips along the Canisteo River, admiring the towering maples in their full glory. Nearby New York state parks offer excellent skiing, tubing and snowboarding through the winter months.
Hornell, New York is a thriving, growing city with glowing prospects for its economic future. As the economy of Steuben County expands and diversifies, Hornell is quickly becoming a major commercial center for the region. At the same time, Hornell remains a close-knit community that values its charm, its history and its small-town ambience.
