Housing by town in Chemung County, New York
Chemung County, New York has 20 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,059 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $813 in 2015–2019 (+30.3%; Up after inflation).
the Town of Baldwin has the highest median gross rent ($1,388) and the Town of Erin the lowest ($747).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,059 (±$36)
- Households that rent
- 31.6%
- Median household income
- $63,716
- Places
- 20
Cities, towns and townships in Chemung County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | $909 | 49.9% | $43,120 | $93,000 | $2,918 |
| Town of Ashland (Chemung County) | $917 | 21.0% | $56,154 | $76,700 | $2,841 |
| Town of Baldwin | $1,388 | 6.6% | $70,096 | $150,400 | $3,097 |
| Town of Big Flats | $1,345 | 20.9% | $87,044 | $218,500 | $4,765 |
| Town of Catlin | $1,132 | 10.8% | $80,956 | $176,400 | $3,919 |
| Town of Chemung | $1,042 | 19.4% | $64,837 | $134,300 | $2,792 |
| Town of Elmira | $1,154 | 17.2% | $105,351 | $187,900 | $4,591 |
| Town of Erin | $747 | 8.3% | $66,583 | $133,400 | $3,396 |
| Town of Horseheads | $1,161 | 32.7% | $68,990 | $159,000 | $3,682 |
| Town of Southport | $1,121 | 24.6% | $62,813 | $123,200 | $2,577 |
| Town of Van Etten | $1,071 | 20.8% | $61,620 | $146,500 | $3,010 |
| Town of Veteran | $787 | 14.7% | $65,341 | $170,400 | $3,176 |
Villages and places inside a township in Chemung County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Elmira Heights | $851 | 47.7% | $58,125 | $104,800 | $3,353 |
| Village of Horseheads | $1,181 | 39.6% | $61,223 | $141,400 | $3,430 |
| Village of Millport | $1,833 | 17.9% | $45,500 | $103,800 | $3,030 |
| Village of Wellsburg | $758 | 10.9% | $63,750 | $97,900 | $3,159 |
Unincorporated communities in Chemung County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Flats (community) | $1,381 | 21.4% | $89,286 | $224,400 | $4,974 |
| Horseheads North | $1,323 | 18.3% | $90,481 | $210,600 | $4,706 |
| Southport (community) | $1,136 | 29.7% | $62,684 | $107,900 | $1,919 |
| West Elmira | $1,221 | 11.1% | $111,417 | $198,300 | $5,042 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,900 | $31,500 | $50,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $36,000 | $57,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,500 | $64,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,150 | $83,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
How the places in Chemung County rank across New York
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Crime reported to police in Chemung County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 | 149 | 1,102 | 1,367 | 80,609 | 5 of 5 |
| 2024 | 207 | 251 | 1,392 | 1,687 | 82,495 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 | 223 | 274 | 1,401 | 1,724 | 81,264 | 5 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chemung County recorded 223 violent and 1,401 property crimes, 274 and 1,724 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Chemung County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemung County Sheriff's Office | 39,505 | 27 | 181 |
| Elmira Police Department | 26,241 | 187 | 1,181 |
| Horseheads Village Police Department | 6,282 | 1 | 20 |
| Elmira Town Police Department | 5,513 | 1 | 1 |
| Elmira Heights Village Police Department | 3,723 | 7 | 18 |
ZIP codes in Chemung County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14845 | 20,327 | $1,257 | $186,500 | $76,832 | 27.0% |
| 14904 | 14,861 | $1,070 | $92,200 | $53,174 | 37.8% |
| 14901 | 13,970 | $873 | $93,800 | $40,989 | 50.2% |
| 14905 | 8,751 | $1,009 | $174,100 | $90,825 | 31.8% |
| 14903 | 7,078 | $991 | $129,400 | $67,012 | 34.8% |
| 14871 | 4,207 | $1,002 | $174,800 | $72,484 | 13.9% |
| 14814 | 2,152 | $1,152 | $211,700 | $98,783 | 30.1% |
| 14838 | 1,889 | $747 | $137,500 | $73,884 | 7.2% |
| 14889 | 1,357 | $1,085 | $147,800 | $61,944 | 20.4% |
| 14861 | 1,260 | $1,137 | $149,100 | $64,904 | 17.1% |
| 14894 | 1,244 | $950 | $77,700 | $51,250 | 14.5% |
| 14864 | 1,197 | $825 | $147,000 | $63,667 | 12.4% |
| 14825 | 751 | $768 | $144,100 | $61,250 | 25.2% |
| 14872 | 589 | $790 | — | $62,708 | 39.1% |
| 14816 | 534 | — | $164,800 | $63,487 | 7.2% |
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Questions about Chemung County
What is the crime rate in Chemung County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chemung County recorded 274 violent and 1,724 property crimes per 100,000 residents (223 violent and 1,401 property crimes in all).
Which place in Chemung County has the highest rent?
the Town of Baldwin has the highest median gross rent, $1,388 (±$204) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Chemung County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Erin has the lowest median gross rent, $747 (±$305) a month.
What is the median rent in Chemung County, New York?
The median gross rent in Chemung County is $1,059 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chemung County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chemung County, New York
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Elmira, NY MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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