West Elmira, NY
Living in West Elmira
Bikeability
32
Walkability
50
Commute
90
Public Transit
23
Affordability
68
Public Safety
95
Airports
6
Hospitals
32
Colleges
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
2
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.7k
Population
-49 (2010–19)
48 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
52%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate20%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree28%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$74k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office20%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$133k
Median Home Value
+$9.9k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$869
Median Monthly Rent
+$175 (2010–19)
85%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas2%
Utility gas89%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Elmira
United States45
New York39
Elmira Metro Area15
Chemung County15
Property Crime in West Elmira
United States48
New York28
Elmira Metro Area33
Chemung County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 33 | 3 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Elmira
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Elmira, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Elmira, NY
Holy Family Elementary School
2 miles, E
Master Vineyard Mission Academy
2 miles, E
Horseheads Christian School
5 miles, N
Chemung Valley Montessori School
6 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near West Elmira, NY
Elmira College
2 miles, E
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
23 miles, SW
Ithaca College
29 miles, NE
Cornell University
31 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Elmira, NY
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Elmira Psych Center
2 miles, E
Corning Hospital
7 miles, NW
Robert Packer Hospital
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Elmira, NY
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
6 miles, NW
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
34 miles, NE
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
45 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
78 miles, SE