What kinds of homes are in West Elmira, NY?
West Elmira, NY has 2,130 (±180) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 701 homes per square mile of land.
91.4% are detached single-family houses.
3.6% are in buildings of two to four units.
5.0% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 2,130 (±180)
- Detached houses
- 91.4%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 3.6%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 5.0%
Homes in West Elmira by building size
| Building type | West Elmira | Chemung County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 91.4% (±4.9 points) | 67.9% | 41.2% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 1.9% | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 3.6% (±2.4 points) | 11.4% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 4.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 3.5% | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 2.9% (±4.3 points) | 2.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 3.7% | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 4.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In West Elmira, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Chemung County (9.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (34.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Elmira
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elmira | — | 5.0% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Elmira | 1.8 mi | 15.7% (±2.3 points) | Higher |
| Southport (community) | 1.9 mi | 7.2% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Elmira Heights | 2.8 mi | 14.4% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Town of Southport | 3.1 mi | 5.5% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Big Flats | 5.0 mi | 6.3% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Horseheads | 5.6 mi | 20.4% (±4.6 points) | Higher |
| Town of Horseheads | 5.9 mi | 12.5% (±2.2 points) | Higher |
| Big Flats (community) | 6.2 mi | 7.4% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elmira, NY (15.7%), Village of Elmira Heights, NY (14.4%), Village of Horseheads, NY (20.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Chemung County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Flats (community) | 7.4% (±5.1 points) |
| 2 | Southport (community) | 7.2% (±3.1 points) |
| 3 | West Elmira | 5.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 4 | Horseheads North | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
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 many homes are in West Elmira?
West Elmira, NY has an estimated 2,130 (±180) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in West Elmira houses or apartments?
91.4% are detached houses and 0.0% attached houses, while 8.6% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Elmira?
3.6% of homes in West Elmira are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
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.
DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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