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Elmira, NY metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Elmira metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- 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, #25 of 387 scored metro areas
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What this means
An estimated 80,415 people live in the Elmira metro area, in 35,262 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Elmira metro area declined 3.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in the Elmira metro area 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 the Elmira metro area 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 the Elmira metro area are for real estate agents and brokers (73), real estate businesses (72) and electricians (68). The Elmira metro area ranks #25 of 387 scored metro areas for real estate agents and brokers.
The Elmira metro area is made up of one county, Chemung County. For its number of households, the Elmira metro area 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 the Elmira metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Elmira metro area with other metro areas 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 metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 73 | #25 of 387 | 38 | 10.8 | Index only | 280 | 4 |
| Real estate | 72 | #29 of 387 | 57 | 16.2 | Index only | 235 | 15 |
| Electricians | 68 | #49 of 383 | 6 | 1.7 | $16.5M | 137 | 11 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #80 of 387 | 34 | 9.6 | $2.9M | 120 | 40 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 62 | #79 of 373 | 5 | 1.4 | Index only | 297 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 60 | #115 of 386 | 11 | 3.1 | $3.4M | 143 | 5 |
| Roofing and gutters | 60 | #116 of 381 | 10 | 2.8 | $9.9M | 117 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 57 | #133 of 387 | 18 | 5.1 | $5.5M | 115 | 25 |
| Chiropractors | 56 | #144 of 386 | 11 | 3.1 | $3.4M | 143 | 6 |
| Property management | 54 | #149 of 374 | 10 | 2.8 | Index only | 104 | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 54 | #159 of 387 | 18 | 5.1 | $2.2M | 134 | 41 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 52 | #176 of 387 | 31 | 8.8 | $1.2M | 124 | 22 |
| Child care and preschools | 51 | #186 of 387 | 16 | 4.5 | $998K | 100 | 16 |
| Grocery stores | 51 | #199 of 387 | 22 | 6.2 | $10M | 108 | 12 |
| Hair salons | 49 | #191 of 387 | 69 | 19.6 | $456K | 106 | 11 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 49 | #197 of 387 | 236 | 66.9 | $160K | 105 | 56 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 48 | #207 of 387 | 21 | 6.0 | $5.8M | 158 | 21 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 48 | #214 of 387 | 128 | 36.3 | $246K | 116 | 29 |
| Insurance agencies | 46 | #209 of 387 | 34 | 9.6 | $1.5M | 117 | 21 |
| Spas and skin care | 46 | #225 of 387 | 28 | 7.9 | $1.1M | 128 | 7 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #233 of 387 | 21 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 101 | 20 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 45 | #213 of 385 | 13 | 3.7 | $3.1M | 106 | 26 |
| Pizza | 44 | #238 of 387 | 25 | 7.1 | $4.9M | 97 | 56 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 43 | #236 of 387 | 314 | 89.0 | $391K | 105 | 143 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 41 | #251 of 387 | 46 | 13.0 | $2.7M | 87 | 56 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 41 | #276 of 386 | 13 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 93 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 39 | #273 of 387 | 81 | 23.0 | $871K | 99 | 32 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 38 | #287 of 387 | 163 | 46.2 | $753K | 113 | 64 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 36 | #286 of 387 | 60 | 17.0 | $1.2M | 93 | 29 |
| Barbershops | 36 | #305 of 387 | 15 | 4.3 | $2.1M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #308 of 387 | 81 | 23.0 | $2.7M | 81 | 24 |
| Nail salons | 31 | #350 of 387 | 16 | 4.5 | $2M | 118 | 11 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 29 | #362 of 387 | 55 | 15.6 | $462K | 70 | 13 |
| Laundromats | 28 | #313 of 364 | 7 | 2.0 | $10.1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 25 | #347 of 387 | 48 | 13.6 | $4.6M | 58 | 12 |
| Car washes and detailing | 23 | #366 of 387 | 17 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 62 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 22 | #352 of 377 | 12 | 3.4 | $444K | 65 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | 17 | #375 of 384 | 10 | 2.8 | $2M | 72 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 17 | #383 of 387 | 40 | 11.3 | $3.1M | 74 | 24 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 17 | #384 of 387 | 17 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 15 | #377 of 387 | 40 | 11.3 | $1.6M | 66 | 34 |
| Gyms | 13 | #386 of 387 | 34 | 9.6 | $747K | 57 | 13 |
| Auto repair and car care | 12 | #382 of 387 | 131 | 37.2 | $203K | 76 | 56 |
| Auto repair shops | 11 | #384 of 387 | 76 | 21.6 | $350K | 79 | 42 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 10 | #384 of 386 | 16 | 4.5 | $1.2M | 48 | 8 |
| Tire shops | 9 | #381 of 386 | 21 | 6.0 | $1.3M | 51 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 8 | #386 of 387 | 40 | 11.3 | $491K | 56 | 22 |
| Pet stores | 4 | #382 of 382 | 8 | 2.3 | $2.5M | 54 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 2 | #381 of 381 | 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 the Elmira metro area
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 the Elmira metro area
- 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 the Elmira, NY metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Elmira metro area 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 the Elmira, NY metro area spend?
Households in the Elmira metro area 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 the Elmira metro area 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 the Elmira, NY metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Elmira metro area, real estate agents and brokers (73), real estate businesses (72) and electricians (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #25 of 387 scored metro areas.
How does the Elmira, NY metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Elmira metro area 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 the Elmira metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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