What percentage of people rent in Elmira, NY?
49.9% (±3.6 points) of the occupied homes in Elmira, NY are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 5,251 renting households against 5,281 that own their home.
In Elmira, the share of households that rent went from 52.4% in 2015–2019 to 49.9% in 2020–2024 (−2.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 49.9% (±3.6 points)
- Renting households
- 5,251 (±408)
- Median renter income
- $25,120 (±$2,537)
Who rents and who owns in Elmira
| Elmira | Chemung County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 49.9% (±3.6 points) | 31.6% (±1.5 points) | 45.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 5,251 (±408) | 11,130 (±573) | 3,525,661 (±12,362) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 5,281 (±432) | 24,132 (±593) | 4,196,985 (±19,607) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $25,120 (±$2,537) | $36,043 (±$5,382) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $60,601 (±$10,959) | $81,475 (±$4,143) | $114,563 (±$568) | $100,009 |
In Elmira, the renter share is higher than in Chemung County (31.6%).
It is also higher than in New York (45.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Chemung County, Elmira ranks 1 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 35 of 1,004.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Elmira has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 52.4% (±3.0 points) | 49.9% (±3.6 points) | −2.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $729 (±$36) | $909 (±$65) | +24.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $36,909 (±$3,518) | $43,120 (±$3,211) | +16.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Elmira
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | — | 49.9% (±3.6 points) | — |
| Town of Elmira | 1.6 mi | 17.2% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| West Elmira | 1.8 mi | 11.1% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Southport (community) | 2.1 mi | 29.7% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Village of Elmira Heights | 2.4 mi | 47.7% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Southport | 4.6 mi | 24.6% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Town of Horseheads | 4.7 mi | 32.7% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Village of Horseheads | 5.3 mi | 39.6% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Town of Ashland (Chemung County) | 5.9 mi | 21.0% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Elmira, NY (17.2%), West Elmira, NY (11.1%), Southport (community), NY (29.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Chemung County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | 49.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 2 | Town of Horseheads | 32.7% (±3.1 points) |
| 3 | Town of Southport | 24.6% (±5.0 points) |
| 4 | Town of Ashland (Chemung County) | 21.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 5 | Town of Big Flats | 20.9% (±4.6 points) |
| 6 | Town of Van Etten | 20.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 7 | Town of Chemung | 19.4% (±6.9 points) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Chemung County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Elmira
How many renters are there in Elmira?
Elmira has an estimated 5,251 (±408) renting households, 49.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Elmira?
In Elmira, the share of households that rent went from 52.4% in 2015–2019 to 49.9% in 2020–2024 (−2.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Elmira?
A renting household in Elmira has 2.3 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Elmira?
The median renting household in Elmira, NY has an income of $25,120 (±$2,537) a year, against $60,601 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 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
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira city, Chemung County, New York
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira city, Chemung County, New York
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira city, Chemung County, New York
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Elmira city, Chemung County, New York (county subdivision:24229, in state:36 county:015).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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