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Elmira, New York

city · Chemung County

At a glance

26,257
Population
$93,000
Median home value (all homes)
69% below U.S. median
$134,027
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$909/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$43,120
Median household income
45% below U.S. median
18.7 min
Average commute
86.6%
Homes with broadband
84.77%
Locations with fiber available
9.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing52% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities29% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost29% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college0 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates81.9%
College graduates18.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Town of Elmira
Town of Elmira is a municipal government serving Elmira, New York, with departments including Police, Highway, Code Enforcement, and administrative offices. Town staff are available to help residents with questions or concerns about the services provided by these departments, and the town promotes itself as a great place to live.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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