New York · Metropolitan Area
Elmira Heights is a small town in New York with a population of 4,254. Residents earn $54,634 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elmira Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Elmira Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elmira Heights is $54,634, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 23.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Elmira Heights is $98,200, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Elmira Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 41.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,634 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,738 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,755 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.2% |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,914 |
| County GDP | $4,774M |
| Restaurants | 192 |
| Healthcare | 189 |
| Retail | 305 |
| Manufacturing | 83 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,776 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.92% |
| Commute Time | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $98,200 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $114,446 |
| Median List Price | $116,700 |
| Median List Price | $116,700 |
| $/Sq Ft | $136 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $807 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,776 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.92% |
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,852/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 875 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,699/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1267°N, 76.8256°W |
| County FIPS | 36015 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.2% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 3,699/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 189 |
| Restaurants | 192 |
| Retail Stores | 305 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |