How long is the commute from Elmira, NY?
Workers who live in Elmira, NY take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.5% of workers drive alone to work.
3.8% take public transportation.
5.8% of workers walk to work.
10.3% work from home.
20.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 3.8%
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Households without a car
- 20.4%
How people in Elmira get to work
| Means of transportation | Elmira | Chemung County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.5% (±3.8 points) | 78.0% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±2.6 points) | 8.8% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.8% (±1.6 points) | 1.3% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% (±1.8 points) | 2.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.9% (±1.9 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% (±2.6 points) | 8.2% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Elmira, the average commute is not measurably different from Chemung County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elmira, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Chemung County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Chemung County, Elmira ranks 10 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 921 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elmira
| Vehicles available | Elmira | Chemung County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.4% (±3.3 points) | 9.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.8% (±4.0 points) | 39.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.9% (±2.8 points) | 35.8% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.9% (±2.1 points) | 15.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Elmira, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Chemung County (9.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elmira
| Elmira | Chemung County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.3% (±2.6 points) | 8.2% (±1.2 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±2.2 points) | 93.8% (±1.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.6% (±2.6 points) | 88.0% (±1.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elmira, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chemung County (88.0%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elmira
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | — | 18.7 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Town of Elmira | 1.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| West Elmira | 1.8 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Southport (community) | 2.1 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Elmira Heights | 2.4 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Southport | 4.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Horseheads | 4.7 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Horseheads | 5.3 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ashland (Chemung County) | 5.9 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chemung County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Town of Chemung | 24.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Town of Catlin | 24.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Town of Veteran | 23.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Town of Ashland (Chemung County) | 20.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Town of Elmira | 20.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Town of Southport | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Elmira | 18.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 | Town of Horseheads | 18.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 12 | Town of Big Flats | 17.2 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Chemung County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Elmira
How long is the average commute in Elmira?
Workers who live in Elmira, NY take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elmira without a car?
20.4% of households in Elmira have no vehicle, and 3.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elmira?
10.3% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Elmira worked from home, and 86.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira city, Chemung County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira city, Chemung County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira city, Chemung County, New York
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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