Hornby is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States.

[2] The name is from John Hornby,[3] a land owner of the Pulteney Tract.

The Town of Hornby is located on the eastern border of the county, north of Corning.

New York State Route 414 crosses the southeastern corner of the town.

17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.