At a Glance
Median Income
$107,359
$51,968 per capita
Home Value
$192,900
Zillow: $119,688
Median Rent
$1,435/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.0%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
9.7% smoking rate
How West Elmira Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Elmira's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Elmira a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Elmira residents earn a median household income of $107,359 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,968. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 West Elmira is $192,900 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,688. Median rent is $1,435/month, with 21.8% 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 1947.
Education
52.0% of adults in West Elmira hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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
Population4,691
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,543/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,359
Per Capita$51,968
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$4,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,900
Rent$1,435
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$119,688
Housing Units2,085
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation987 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in West Elmira was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% 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.