How many renters in Elmira, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.3% (±6.7 points) of renting households in Elmira, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.3% (±6.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.5% (±6.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.4% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Elmira
| Share of income spent on rent | Elmira | Chemung County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.8% (±3.4 points) | 11.1% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±3.2 points) | 11.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±3.8 points) | 13.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.7% (±2.3 points) | 12.6% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±3.0 points) | 7.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.5% (±6.0 points) | 44.5% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Elmira against Chemung County, its state and the nation
| Elmira | Chemung County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.3% (±6.7 points) | 51.6% (±4.7 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.5% (±6.0 points) | 44.5% (±4.3 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.4% (±4.5 points) | 31.1% (±2.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,120 (±$2,537) | $36,043 (±$5,382) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $909 (±$65) | $1,059 (±$36) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Elmira, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chemung County (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Chemung County, Elmira ranks 3 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 186 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Elmira
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | — | 58.3% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Town of Elmira | 1.6 mi | 25.0% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
| West Elmira | 1.8 mi | 28.5% (±21.3 points) | Lower |
| Southport (community) | 2.1 mi | 52.8% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Elmira Heights | 2.4 mi | 36.8% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Southport | 4.6 mi | 51.1% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Horseheads | 4.7 mi | 49.0% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Horseheads | 5.3 mi | 52.6% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ashland (Chemung County) | 5.9 mi | 45.6% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Elmira, NY (25.0%), West Elmira, NY (28.5%), Village of Elmira Heights, NY (36.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Chemung County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Baldwin | 100.0% (±56.3 points) |
| 2 | Town of Catlin | 63.2% (±29.6 points) |
| 3 | Elmira | 58.3% (±6.7 points) |
| 4 | Town of Southport | 51.1% (±15.7 points) |
| 5 | Town of Horseheads | 49.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 6 | Town of Van Etten | 47.5% (±28.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Town of Ashland (Chemung County) | 45.6% (±19.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Town of Chemung | 45.6% (±26.1 points) |
| 9 | Town of Big Flats | 37.0% (±17.3 points) |
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
Are renters in Elmira rent-burdened?
58.3% of renting households in Elmira pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Elmira spend on rent?
The median renting household in Elmira, NY spends 35.4% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira city, Chemung County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira city, Chemung County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira city, Chemung County, New York
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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