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Area data

Elmira, NY — ZIP 14904

Population: 14,861 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$109,017
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.7%
10-year appreciation
+72.6%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$112,046
House Price Index
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$68,000
Median list price
$89,950
Median days on market
131 days
Sale-to-list ratio
104.2%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
20

Rents

Typical rent
$1,138/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.4 in

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Women's Rights National Historical Park (58 mi)
Nearest airport
Harris Hill Gliderport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-191 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,944
Median annual property tax
$2,584
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
76.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,267
Average weekly wage
$1,078
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents