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Elmira, NY

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Population
26,089
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
858 ft
Median Home Value
$93,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$909/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,120
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityBinghamton, New York46 miles away · 46,418 residents.

About Elmira

Elmira is a city and the county seat of Chemung County, New York, situated in the Southern Tier near the Pennsylvania state line. The principal city of the Elmira metropolitan area, the community of approximately 26,000 is home to Elmira College and Harris Hill, the site of the National Soaring Museum. Public education is administered by the Elmira City School District.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Home PricesA+99.1ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+99.1rating

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