New York · Metropolitan Area
Elmira is a small city in New York with a population of 26,349. Residents earn $43,089 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elmira receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Elmira has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Elmira is $43,089, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 21.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Elmira is $88,200, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Elmira is below the national average at 278 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,347 per 100,000, 71% above the national average.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Elmira 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 | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,089 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,664 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,755 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% |
| 69% 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 | 8.82% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $88,200 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $119,688 |
| Median List Price | $155,500 |
| Median List Price | $155,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $119 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 14.9% |
| Inventory | 87 |
| Census Median Rent | $871 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,219 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,776 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.82% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,852/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 189 |
| Total Violent | 277.8/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Murder | 3.5/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 100.7/100K |
| Assault | 173.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,346.9/100K |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 798.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,472.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.4/100K |
| Arson | 10.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| 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 | 861 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0934°N, 76.8096°W |
| County FIPS | 36015 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 3,634/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 189 |
| Restaurants | 192 |
| Retail Stores | 305 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |