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Elmira, New York, in Chemung county, is 74 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 119 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The city has a population of 30,940.
In Elmira, about 35% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Elmira live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
Interestingly, Elmira is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Elmira had a median family income of $33,592.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Elmira ($7,885). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 48% of housing units in Elmira are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Elmira are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.
In Elmira, 84% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Elmira than in most places of its size.
Comparing Elmira to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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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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