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Elmira Heights
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    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade B
    3. Housing
      grade C+
    4. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    5. Good for Families
      grade B minus
    6. Diversity
      grade A minus
    7. Jobs
      grade B
    8. Weather
      grade C
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade B
    12. Commute
      grade B

    Elmira Heights is a with a population of 4,265. Elmira Heights is in Chemung County. Living in Elmira Heights offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Elmira Heights and residents tend to lean conservative.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $85,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $813
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      53
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      0
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      159
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,987.3
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      79.5
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      45%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      national  11%

    Working in Elmira Heights

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,213
    National
    $69,021

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