How long is the commute from West Elmira, NY?
Workers who live in West Elmira, NY take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
13.0% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in West Elmira get to work
| Means of transportation | West Elmira | Chemung County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.8% (±6.5 points) | 78.0% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±3.5 points) | 8.8% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.3% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 2.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% (±5.7 points) | 8.2% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In West 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 not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Elmira, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chemung County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chemung County, West Elmira ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 332 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Elmira
| Vehicles available | West Elmira | Chemung County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.5 points) | 9.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.3% (±7.5 points) | 39.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.1% (±9.5 points) | 35.8% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±6.6 points) | 15.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In West Elmira, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Chemung County (9.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Elmira
| West Elmira | Chemung County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.0% (±5.7 points) | 8.2% (±1.2 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.5 points) | 93.8% (±1.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.6% (±1.5 points) | 88.0% (±1.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Elmira, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Chemung County (88.0%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Elmira
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elmira | — | 20.9 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Elmira | 1.8 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Southport (community) | 1.9 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Elmira Heights | 2.8 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Southport | 3.1 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Big Flats | 5.0 mi | 17.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Horseheads | 5.6 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Horseheads | 5.9 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Big Flats (community) | 6.2 mi | 16.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Elmira | 20.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 2 | Horseheads North | 20.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | Southport (community) | 19.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Big Flats (community) | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) |
West Elmira is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Elmira, whose figures include it.
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 West Elmira
How long is the average commute in West Elmira?
Workers who live in West Elmira, NY take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Elmira without a car?
1.9% of households in West Elmira have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Elmira?
13.0% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in West Elmira worked from home, and 98.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Elmira CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Elmira CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Elmira CDP, New York
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) for West Elmira CDP, New York (place:79785, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures last updated on .
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