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Chemung County
  • County in New York
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Chemung County

#27 in Best Counties to Live in New York
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      C
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      C+
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Chemung County is located in New York with a population of 84,456. In Chemung County, most residents own their homes. In Chemung County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many young professionals live in Chemung County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Chemung County are above average.
    Population
    84,456
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $114,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $918
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      111.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      6.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      68.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      305.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,835.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      52.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Chemung County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,175
    National
    $69,021
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