Census ACS · #447 MSA
Elmira Metro Area
The Elmira, Ny Metropolitan Statistical Area has 82,805 residents. The median household income is $63,469 and the median home value is $132,100.
82,805
Population
203
People / sq mi
$63,469
Median Income
$132,100
Median Home Value
The Elmira CBSA covers 407 sq mi of land at 203.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$63,469
Median Household Income
$35,624
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Elmira metro's price level is 94.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 5.6% lower the US average. The local median income of $63,469 has the buying power of $67,236 in average-priced US metros.
94.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$67,236
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$63,469
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$132,100
Median Home Value
$1,020
Median Rent
69.8%
Homeownership
Education
90.9%
High School+
26.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
7.1%
Work From Home
19.7 min
Avg Commute
19.6%
Foreign Born
Elmira spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Elmira, Ny Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 82,805 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #447 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Elmira metro area is $63,469, with a per capita income of $35,624.
The Elmira, Ny CBSA spans the state of New York.
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Data for the Elmira, Ny CBSA (21300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
In Elmira, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $132,100. With 82,805 residents, Elmira is a metro area in NY.
The typical household here earns about $63,469, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.7%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $132,100, with typical rent around $1,020.
Roughly 26.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.