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Elmira, New York

Introduction to Elmira, New York

Elmira, New York, in Chemung county, is 74 miles SW of Syracuse, New York and 119 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The city has a population of 30,940.

Elmira History

Captain Abraham Miller from the Continental Army was the first settler in this area. He built a cabin and settled here just before the Revolutionary War began. The origin of Elmira goes back to the formation of Chemung County in 1788. It was followed by the establishment of Newtown, which merged with DeWittsburg and Wisnerburg in 1792 to form Newtown Village. In 1808, the Village of Newtown officially changed its name to Elmira. It was incorporated as a city in 1864.

Elmira and nearby Attractions

  • First Arena
  • Chemung River
  • Mark Twain Golf Course
  • Elmira Country Club
  • Harris Hill Soaring Center
  • Park Station Campground

Things To Do In Elmira

Elmira provides opportunities for the enjoyment of a diverse array of recreational activities. From quality shopping and dining experiences to excellent provisions for outdoor activities, the city has it all. The Arnot Art Museum is situated in this area. The city is also home to the Eldridge Park Carousel which is the world’s fastest carousel. The Chemung River area provides facilities for boating, canoeing and fishing.

Elmira Transportation

Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Elmira Higher Education

Elmira College and Elmira Business Institute are the local institutions of higher education.

High Points

Elmira strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Elmira Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Elmira Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Elmira Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Elmira, NY

Comparing Elmira to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity58
Age of the Population41
Well-Paid Single Men33
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built11

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Historic Elmira

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Eldridge Park between 1890 and 1901

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Eldridge Park between 1890 and 1901

Eldridge Park between 1890 and 1901

Chemung River between 1890 and 1906

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