Hornell, New York
City · Population 8,078 · #109 in New York
About Hornell
Set in the western part of New York, Hornell is a close-knit town, home to 8,078 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Hornell holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,463 residents per square mile.
📰 Hornell News Today
- Hornell Burger King closing for two months for 'Sizzle' remodeling Hornell Evening Tribune · Jul 15
- JoAnn Marie McCarthy, 86, Hornell, NY / Nashua, NH wellsvillesun.com · Jun 20
- Hornell Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Hornell shooting over money dispute leads to felony charges, two from Rochester injured rochesterfirst.com · May 2
- Jerry D. Secondo Obituary (2026) - Hornell, NY - Dagon Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jul 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hornell Unique
- The only place in America named Hornell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,078.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hornell
- Billy Shu's — american
- Brandy's Cup of Joe (café)
- Super Wok — chinese
- Texas Cafe — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hornell Erie Depot Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hornell
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hornell
- HORNELL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
- HORNELL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- NORTH HORNELL SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- St James Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeCity
Population (2024)8,078
Rank in state#109 of 595
Land area3.28 sq mi
Density2,463/sq mi
Coordinates42.3330, -77.6632