City safety & data profile

ElmiraNY

Elmira, NY is a 28K-resident city in Chemung County with a median household income of $43,120.

Chemung County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Elmira, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Elmira has a population larger than 61% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $93,000, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

28K
Population
Top 39%
By size
$43,120
Median income
$93,000
Median home
30.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Elmira

Elmira posts a median household income higher than 3% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Elmira area.

Top 97%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Elmira

Where Elmira income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$43,120 Bottom 3% higher than 3% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Elmira, NY beyond the headline numbers

Elmira sits inside Chemung County, New York, at roughly 42.09°N, -76.81°W. Population 28,213, $43,120 median household income. Median home value $93,000, median rent $909. Poverty rate 30.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Elmira's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.1%, then high blood pressure at 37.9%. 2 hospitals in/around Elmira, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Elmira from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
28,213
Elmira
Median Income
$43,120
-37% vs avg
Median Home Value
$93,000
-59% vs avg
Median Age
36.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Chemung County) - Elmira's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
82K-8%
Median Income
$63,716+31%
Median Home Value
$141,100+50%
Poverty Rate
16.3%+4%
Unemployment
6.1%-16%

Economics

Economics indicators for Elmira, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$909/mo
Poverty Rate
30.2% +113% vs avg
Unemployment 9.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.1%
Work From Home 10.3%
Public Transit 3.8%

Population

White 71.5%
African American 15.2%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.1%
High Blood Pressure
37.9%
Obesity
35.2%
Physical Inactivity
32.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.5%
Current Smoking
20.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
17%
Binge Drinking
15.7%
Diabetes
13.2%
Current Asthma
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.2%
Annual Checkup 79.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
4.4%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
ARNOT OGDEN MEDICAL CENTER
ELMIRA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Elmira, NY? ▼
Elmira, NY has a population of 28,213 people, located in Chemung County, New York.
What is the median household income in Elmira? ▼
The median household income in Elmira, NY is $43,120 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 30.2%.
What is the median home value in Elmira? ▼
The median home value in Elmira, NY is $93,000. Median rent is $909/month.
What are the top health concerns in Elmira? ▼
The top health indicators in Elmira include Short Sleep Duration (39.1%), High Blood Pressure (37.9%), Obesity (35.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Elmira? ▼
Elmira has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Elmira? ▼
The median age in Elmira, NY is 36.5 years. 18.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Elmira, NY is located in Chemung County, New York. With a population of 28K and a $43,120 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Elmira area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Elmira's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Chemung County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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