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Elmira, New York real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Elmira, NY (Chemung County) — Census median home value $88,200, county listing prices up about 33.4% over the past year.
Elmira, NY is in Chemung County, New York — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 26,349, with a median household income of $43,089. Census data puts Elmira's median home value at $88,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Chemung County's current median listing price runs $161,225, up about 33.4% over the past year.
At a glance
Elmira market snapshot
Population
26,349
Median Household Income
$43,089
Median Home Value (city)
$88,200
Median Listing Price (Chemung County)
$161,225
Median Gross Rent
$871/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+33.4%
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What makes Elmira different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elmira's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $88,200. Separately, Chemung County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $161,225. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Chemung County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.86% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Elmira has an estimated population of 26,349 and a median household income of $43,089, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Elmira's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Elmira FAQ
What are home values like in Elmira, NY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Elmira's median home value at $88,200. Chemung County's current median listing price runs $161,225, up about 33.4% over the past year.
What is the population of Elmira, NY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elmira's population at approximately 26,349.
What's the median rent in Elmira, NY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Elmira at approximately $871 per month.
What is the median household income in Elmira, NY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Elmira at approximately $43,089.
Is the Elmira housing market growing?
Chemung County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.86% annual change in 2025.
Is Elmira, NY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Elmira's median home value at about 2.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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