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West Elmira, NY
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West Elmira, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is West Elmira a Good Place to Live?
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 2.6% (28% below 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.
Safety & Crime
West Elmira reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,347/100K.
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 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.