Here's what it costs to live in Elmira, New York, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, while the typical home is valued around $88,200. Households earn a median of $43,089 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$43,089
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$871
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$88,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$949
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$978
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,283
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,606
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
10.90%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
26,349
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Elmira?
The cost of living index for Elmira is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Elmira?
The median gross rent in Elmira is $871 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Elmira?
The median household income in Elmira is $43,089 per year.
What is the median home value in Elmira?
The median home value in Elmira is $88,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Elmira?
Air quality data for Elmira is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Elmira?
New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a statewide sales tax of 4.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology