Elmira, NY
Living in Elmira
Bikeability70
Walkability80
Commute83
Public Transit64
Affordability100
Public Safety78
Airports6
Hospitals36
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation-2k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
15%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black14%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate39%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office24%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab1%
Walked8%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$9.2k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$613Median Monthly Rent+$148 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units20%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier62%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K67%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas81%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elmira
United States45
New York39
Elmira Metro Area15
Chemung County15
Property Crime in Elmira
United States48
New York28
Elmira Metro Area33
Chemung County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 33 | 3 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elmira
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elmira, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elmira, NY
Holy Family Elementary School
1 miles, S
Master Vineyard Mission Academy
1 miles, SE
Horseheads Christian School
5 miles, N
Twin Tiers Christian Academy
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Elmira, NY
Elmira College
0 miles, NW
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
24 miles, SW
Ithaca College
28 miles, NE
Cornell University
30 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elmira, NY
Elmira Psych Center
1 miles, E
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Corning Hospital
9 miles, W
Robert Packer Hospital
17 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Elmira, NY
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
6 miles, NW
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
33 miles, NE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
77 miles, SE