Elmira Heights, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chemung County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,254 Population 3,699/sq mi density
$54,634 Median Income $37,738 per capita
$98,200 Home Value $124,733 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,634 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $807/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Elmira Heights, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,634
27% below
$37,738 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
65% below
Zillow: $124,733
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Elmira Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
35%
Rent
69%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elmira Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elmira Heights residents earn a median household income of $54,634 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,738. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% 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 Elmira Heights is $98,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,733. Median rent is $807/month, with 24.5% 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 1938.

Education

18.2% of adults in Elmira Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elmira Heights has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,254
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density3,699/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,634
Per Capita$37,738
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$4,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$807
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$124,733
Housing Units2,043
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,852/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation875 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Elmira Heights was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.