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Big Flats, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chemung County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
5,846 Population 350/sq mi density
$101,771 Median Income $57,138 per capita
$224,000 Home Value $245,832 Zillow
$1,394 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
278 Violent Crime/100K 3,347 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,771 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $1,394/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Flats, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,771
35% above
$57,138 per capita
Home Value
$224,000
21% below
Zillow: $245,832
Median Rent
$1,394/mo
20% above
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
27% below
3,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.3%
55% above
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
20% below
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Big Flats Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Flats's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
135%
Home Value
79%
Rent
120%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
155%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Flats a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Flats residents earn a median household income of $101,771 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,138. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,914 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Flats is $224,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,832. Median rent is $1,394/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Big Flats reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,347/100K.

Education

52.3% of adults in Big Flats hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Flats has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population5,846
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,771
Per Capita$57,138
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$4,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177

Housing

A+
Home Value$224,000
Rent$1,394
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$245,832
Housing Units2,686
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent278/100K
Property3,347/100K

Health

Obesity25.7%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,852/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation942 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Big Flats was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.