Elmira, New York

Small New York city with local appeal

Northeast Elmira, NY Metro

WhereAtHome Score

78.3

C+

out of 100

Overview

Elmira is a New York city with a population of approximately 26,176, part of the Elmira, NY metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $134,027. Median household income is $41,073.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 26,176 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $134,027 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $41,073 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.2 minutes
  • Part of the Elmira, NY metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

26,176

Source: Census ACS

$134,027

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$41,073

Source: Census ACS

19.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

51

Source: Walk Score

91 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Chemung County (county-level results)

42%
58%
Democrat 15,572
Republican 21,861
Leans R+16.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 84.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 75.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 51/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 41/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 78.3

Location

Elmira, NY (42.1008, -76.8120)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.