Elmira Heights

City in New York, United States

Overview

Elmira Heights is a small, welcoming village in southern New York, set between rolling hills and close to the Chemung River. Known for its community spirit and charming residential areas, it offers a relaxed pace and easy access to nearby cultural attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
3,916
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.13°, -76.82°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$2,090
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
72
English
99
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
253 Mbps
Upload
118 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
425.0
Airport
ELM
Distance
7 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.