New York · Metropolitan Area
West Elmira is a small town in New York with a population of 4,691. Residents earn $107,359 per year, which is 43% above the national average.
Based on current data, West Elmira receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. West Elmira stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in West Elmira is $107,359, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places West Elmira among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in West Elmira is $192,900, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,435 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
West Elmira is a highly educated community — 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
West 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 | 91.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.8% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,359 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,968 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,755 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below 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 | 4.03% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Census Median | $192,900 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $241,250 |
| Median List Price | $241,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $86 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,435 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,776 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.03% |
| Obesity | 26.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| 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 | 987 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0877°N, 76.8433°W |
| County FIPS | 36015 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.0% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,543/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 189 |
| Restaurants | 192 |
| Retail Stores | 305 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |