At a Glance
Median Income
$59,917
$29,948 per capita
Home Value
$319,100
Zillow: $524,945
Violent Crime
17/100K
735/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
251 sunny days/yr
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+
2.5 / 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 $59,917 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,948. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,121 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elmira is $319,100 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $524,945. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Elmira reports 17 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 735/100K.
Education
11.0% of adults in Elmira hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmira has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population318
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,917
Per Capita$29,948
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
B+
Home Value$319,100
Rent
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$524,945
Housing Units167
Rent Burden37.8%
Crime
F
Violent17/100K
Property735/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,158/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation408 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Elmira was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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