Elmira
City in New York, United States
Overview
Elmira is a small city in the Southern Tier of New York, known for its rich history, lively community spirit, and ties to literary legend Mark Twain. Despite its compact size, Elmira features charming neighborhoods, cultural sites, and access to the scenic Finger Lakes region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
546
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.09°, -76.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,970
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-28.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1007 mm
Internet Speed
383 Mbps
Upload
325 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
16
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1049.0
Airport
ELM
Distance
11 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.