Elmira, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Elmira, New York Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
27,236
Unemployment
8.9%
Poverty
24.9%
Median Home
$76,200
Median Income
$36,543
Median Rent
$727
Elmira SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
9
Elmira, NY Crime Report
871
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,247.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
38.43%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elmira / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 871 | 3,247.6 | 1,774.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 59 | 220.0 | 363.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 25 | 93.2 | 90.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 32 | 119.3 | 240.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 812 | 3,027.6 | 1,410.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 87 | 324.4 | 165.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 684 | 2,550.3 | 1,143.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 41 | 152.9 | 101.7 | 246.0 |
Elmira, NY Cost Of Living
85
Elmira's Overall Cost Of Living
Elmira's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Elmira | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 144 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 99 | 100 | |
Elmira, NY Photos
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Rankings for Elmira in New York
Map Of Elmira, NY
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Population over time in Elmira
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 27,236 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 27,695 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 28,302 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 28,583 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 28,817 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 29,046 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 29,176 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 29,173 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 29,304 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 29,354 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elmira
| Race | Elmira | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.0% | 55.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 11.9% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 8.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 19.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Elmira
| Gender | Elmira | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elmira for adults over 25
| Education | Elmira | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Elmira, New York
| Income | Elmira | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.4% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.2% | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 10.4% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.1% | 16.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.5% | 8.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 11.5% | 8.3% |
