How many renters in the Village of Elmira Heights, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.8% (±14.2 points) of renting households in the Village of Elmira Heights, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.8% (±14.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.8% (±13.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.2% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Village of Elmira Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Village of Elmira Heights | Chemung County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.8% (±10.2 points) | 11.1% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.3% (±9.5 points) | 11.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.5% (±10.5 points) | 13.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±6.1 points) | 12.6% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.0% (±4.7 points) | 7.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.8% (±13.4 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.
The Village of Elmira Heights against Chemung County, its state and the nation
| Village of Elmira Heights | Chemung County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.8% (±14.2 points) | 51.6% (±4.7 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.8% (±13.4 points) | 44.5% (±4.3 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.2% (±4.5 points) | 31.1% (±2.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,952 (±$5,010) | $36,043 (±$5,382) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $851 (±$124) | $1,059 (±$36) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Village of Elmira Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chemung County (51.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Chemung County, the Village of Elmira Heights ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 391 of 525.
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 the Village of Elmira Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Elmira Heights | — | 36.8% (±14.2 points) | — |
| Elmira | 2.4 mi | 58.3% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| West Elmira | 2.8 mi | 28.5% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Horseheads | 2.9 mi | 52.6% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Horseheads | 3.2 mi | 49.0% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Elmira | 3.2 mi | 25.0% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southport (community) | 4.3 mi | 52.8% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Big Flats | 4.6 mi | 37.0% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Horseheads North | 5.0 mi | 30.6% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elmira, NY (58.3%).
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 | Village of Horseheads | 52.6% (±11.4 points) |
| 2 | Village of Millport | 50.0% (±105.7 points) |
| 3 | Village of Wellsburg | 47.4% (±93.4 points) |
| 4 | Village of Elmira Heights | 36.8% (±14.2 points) |
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 Village of Elmira Heights
Are renters in the Village of Elmira Heights rent-burdened?
36.8% of renting households in the Village of Elmira Heights 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 the Village of Elmira Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Village of Elmira Heights, NY spends 24.2% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira Heights village, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira Heights village, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira Heights village, 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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Figures last updated on .
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