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Elmira Heights, NY


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Elmira Heights, New York

Elmira Heights, New York is 72 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 117 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. It is in Chemung county. The village is part of the Elmira metro area. The population of Elmira Heights is 4,170.

The People and Families of Elmira Heights

In Elmira Heights, about 46% of adults are married. Adults in Elmira Heights are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elmira Heights had a median family income of $36,250.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Elmira Heights.

Elmira Heights Housing

Of the housing in Elmira Heights, approximately 55% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Elmira Heights offers a good supply of small apartments. Property taxes in the village are low by New York standards.

Commuting

In Elmira Heights, 90% of commuters drive to work. Elmira Heights features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Elmira Heights Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Elmira Heights Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Elmira Heights, NY

Comparing Elmira Heights 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
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women84
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Men63
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults52
Median Family Income41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use94
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime42

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