Elmira Heights is a small town of 4,239 in New York, with a median household income of $54,567
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Elmira Heights stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Elmira Heights is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Elmira Heights city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.2
Elmira Heights's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Elmira Heights costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Elmira Heights, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$851
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,567
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Elmira Heights's violent crime rate is 171.3 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
171.3 /100k
Property Crime
1295.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Elmira Heights is served primarily by ELMIRA HEIGHTS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Elmira Heights, NY
National Avg
School District
ELMIRA HEIGHTS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Elmira Heights sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.8 inches of snow per year.
Elmira Heights's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Elmira Heights roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,400 and median rent is $851/month.
Elmira Heights's violent crime rate is 171.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1295.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Elmira Heights are operated by ELMIRA HEIGHTS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Elmira Heights, NY has a population of 4,239, a median household income of $54,567, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Elmira Heights averages 33.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches
with about 41.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Elmira Heights, New York is 4,239 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Elmira Heights: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $96,400, median household income $54,567, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elmira Heights side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
