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West Elmira, NY


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West Elmira, New York

As of the year 2000 census, 5,136 people lived in West Elmira.

The People and Families of West Elmira

In West Elmira, about 65% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in West Elmira, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Elmira had a median family income of $66,705. Significantly, more adults in West Elmira have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New York.

West Elmira Housing

An estimated 87% of living spaces in West Elmira are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In West Elmira, 98% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in West Elmira.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%West Elmira College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%West Elmira Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%West Elmira People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%West Elmira Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of West Elmira, NY

Comparing West 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Affordability of Rents34
Housing Recently Built25
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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