At a Glance
Median Income
$43,089
$23,664 per capita
Home Value
$88,200
Zillow: $132,197
Median Rent
$871/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
658/100K
4,581/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
20.7% smoking rate
How Elmira Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elmira's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elmira a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elmira residents earn a median household income of $43,089 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,664. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% 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 is $88,200 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,197. Median rent is $871/month, with 35.5% 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.
Safety & Crime
Elmira reports 658 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,581/100K. The murder rate is 7.7/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Elmira hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmira 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
Population26,349
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density3,634/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,089
Per Capita$23,664
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$4,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,200
Rent$871
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$132,197
Housing Units12,457
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent658/100K
Property4,581/100K
Murder7.7/100K
Assault513/100K
Burglary597/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation861 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Elmira was founded in 1864.
The median home in Elmira was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% 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.