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Chemung County, NY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Chemung County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 80,415
- −3.9% since 2020
- Households
- 35,262
- Median household income
- $63,716
- +16.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $141,100
- Jobs located here
- 31,723
- Highest market score
- 73
- Real estate agents and brokers, #124 of 2,176 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 80,415 people live in Chemung County, in 35,262 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Chemung County declined 3.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Chemung County is $63,716 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 16.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Chemung County spend the most on groceries (an index of 99, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (61).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chemung County are for real estate agents and brokers (73), real estate businesses (68) and electricians (67). Chemung County ranks #124 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
Chemung County is part of the Elmira metro area. For its number of households, Chemung County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (70% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chemung County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chemung County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 73 | #124 of 2,176 | 38 | 10.8 | Index only | 280 | 4 |
| Real estate | 68 | #272 of 2,229 | 57 | 16.2 | Index only | 235 | 15 |
| Electricians | 67 | #209 of 1,160 | 6 | 1.7 | $16.5M | 137 | 11 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 62 | #211 of 887 | 5 | 1.4 | Index only | 297 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 61 | #342 of 1,177 | 10 | 2.8 | $9.9M | 117 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #524 of 2,057 | 34 | 9.6 | $2.9M | 120 | 40 |
| Physical therapy | 60 | #429 of 1,422 | 11 | 3.1 | $3.4M | 143 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #714 of 2,070 | 22 | 6.2 | $10M | 108 | 12 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #559 of 1,707 | 18 | 5.1 | $5.5M | 115 | 25 |
| Chiropractors | 57 | #533 of 1,490 | 11 | 3.1 | $3.4M | 143 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 54 | #710 of 1,611 | 16 | 4.5 | $998K | 100 | 16 |
| Property management | 52 | #401 of 910 | 10 | 2.8 | Index only | 104 | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 50 | #837 of 1,771 | 18 | 5.1 | $2.2M | 134 | 41 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 49 | #869 of 1,656 | 21 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 101 | 20 |
| Hair salons | 49 | #1,234 of 2,339 | 69 | 19.6 | $456K | 106 | 11 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 48 | #748 of 1,493 | 13 | 3.7 | $3.1M | 106 | 26 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 48 | #1,073 of 2,063 | 21 | 6.0 | $5.8M | 158 | 21 |
| Pizza | 48 | #1,103 of 2,090 | 25 | 7.1 | $4.9M | 97 | 56 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 47 | #746 of 1,302 | 13 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 93 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 47 | #1,320 of 2,402 | 81 | 23.0 | $2.7M | 81 | 24 |
| Spas and skin care | 44 | #1,083 of 1,769 | 28 | 7.9 | $1.1M | 128 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 42 | #1,435 of 2,222 | 46 | 13.0 | $2.7M | 87 | 56 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 41 | #1,249 of 1,886 | 31 | 8.8 | $1.2M | 124 | 22 |
| Insurance agencies | 40 | #1,443 of 2,272 | 34 | 9.6 | $1.5M | 117 | 21 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 40 | #1,600 of 2,405 | 314 | 89.0 | $391K | 105 | 143 |
| Convenience stores | 39 | #1,523 of 2,261 | 48 | 13.6 | $4.6M | 58 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 39 | #1,665 of 2,405 | 163 | 46.2 | $753K | 113 | 64 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 39 | #1,764 of 2,385 | 128 | 36.3 | $246K | 116 | 29 |
| Barbershops | 38 | #956 of 1,356 | 15 | 4.3 | $2.1M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 38 | #1,030 of 1,472 | 12 | 3.4 | $444K | 65 | 8 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #1,806 of 2,394 | 236 | 66.9 | $160K | 105 | 56 |
| Nail salons | 36 | #1,019 of 1,328 | 16 | 4.5 | $2M | 118 | 11 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 36 | #1,534 of 2,087 | 60 | 17.0 | $1.2M | 93 | 29 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 36 | #1,660 of 2,210 | 81 | 23.0 | $871K | 99 | 32 |
| Laundromats | 35 | #559 of 785 | 7 | 2.0 | $10.1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 31 | #1,919 of 2,358 | 40 | 11.3 | $1.6M | 66 | 34 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 30 | #1,790 of 2,088 | 55 | 15.6 | $462K | 70 | 13 |
| Veterinarians | 29 | #1,220 of 1,485 | 10 | 2.8 | $2M | 72 | 10 |
| Car washes and detailing | 28 | #1,255 of 1,451 | 17 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 62 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 23 | #1,219 of 1,334 | 17 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 22 | #1,788 of 1,889 | 40 | 11.3 | $3.1M | 74 | 24 |
| Gyms | 20 | #1,663 of 1,792 | 34 | 9.6 | $747K | 57 | 13 |
| Auto repair shops | 19 | #2,264 of 2,378 | 76 | 21.6 | $350K | 79 | 42 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 18 | #1,379 of 1,461 | 16 | 4.5 | $1.2M | 48 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 18 | #2,299 of 2,401 | 131 | 37.2 | $203K | 76 | 56 |
| Tire shops | 17 | #1,435 of 1,530 | 21 | 6.0 | $1.3M | 51 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 15 | #2,165 of 2,200 | 40 | 11.3 | $491K | 56 | 22 |
| Pet stores | 13 | #938 of 974 | 8 | 2.3 | $2.5M | 54 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 10 | #1,318 of 1,327 | 16 | 4.5 | $1.7M | 54 | 14 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | Index only | 55 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $10.1M | 158 | 15 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $6.6M | 48 | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $9.4M | 38 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $6.4M | 156 | 13 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $40.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Chemung County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $26.6M | $754 | 79 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $63.2M | $1,792 | 69 |
| Food away from home | $122.7M | $3,479 | 85 |
| Groceries | $221.1M | $6,269 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $31.4M | $892 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $16M | $453 | 78 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $25.4M | $721 | 73 |
| Medical and dental services | $37.8M | $1,071 | 83 |
| Pets | $19.6M | $556 | 61 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $70.6M | $2,002 | 97 |
| Vehicle insurance | $49.9M | $1,415 | 72 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $98.9M | $2,804 | 93 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $40.5M | $1,147 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $580.1M | $16,452 | 99 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Chemung County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 80,415−3.9% since 2020
- Households
- 35,262
- Median age
- 42.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 407 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 202
- Median household income
- $63,716+16.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,374
- Median home value
- $141,100
- Jobs located here
- 31,723
- Daytime population
- 81,216Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chemung County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Chemung County at 80,415 people in 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 35,262 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 16.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Chemung County, NY spend?
Households in Chemung County spend about $580.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $221.1M on groceries and $122.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chemung County runs highest on groceries (an index of 99, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (61).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chemung County, NY?
Of the business types scored in Chemung County, real estate agents and brokers (73), real estate businesses (68) and electricians (67) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #124 of 2,176 scored counties.
How does Chemung County, NY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Chemung County is $63,716, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $141,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (70% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (65% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in Chemung County, each ranked against other counties.
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