Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Chemung County Museum
Museum
Heights Theatre
Cinema
National Soaring Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
Subway
Fast Food
Patrick's
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Green Derby
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Kountry Krullers
Bakery
Kountry Krullers
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Pirozzolo Park
Park
Grove Park
Park
Jim Nelson Park
Park
Pulaski Park
Park
Katey Leary Park
Park
Hathorn Park
Park
Wisner Park
Park
Magee Park
Playground
Clemens Square
Park
Patch Park
Park
Mark Twain Riverfront Park
Park
Ernie Davis Park
Park
Cypress Street Park
Park
Chapel Park
Park
Eldridge Park
Park
Sly Street Park
Park
Quatrano Park
Park
Eldridge Park
Park
Brick Pond Park
Park
McKinnon Park
Park
Brand Park
Park
Blandford Park
Park
Frank A. Rohde Park
Park
East Water Street Park
Park
Elmer Goodwin Park
Park
Shops (0) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Sammy's Quik Stop
Convenience Store
Waite and Lucarelli
Optician
Dollar General
Discount Store
Kingsbury's Cyclery
Bicycle
On The Way
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Big Lots
Department Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Byrne Dairy Penn Ave
Convenience Store
Joe's Kwik Marts
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Reflections Unlimited By Kathy
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Elmira.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in West Elmira is 99/100 - which is 15% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C-

West Elmira crime rates are 2,007 per 100k, which is 7% lower than New York
Property Crime
1,606 crimes per 100k
C+
Violent Crime
400 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment A-

The median income in West Elmira is $76,784 - which is 26% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$76,784
B+
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
B
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
West Elmira Fire Department
Fire Station
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Hospital
Dr. Betsey Clark
Dentist
Dr. Robert G. Lyon
Dentist
Dr. David Dozack
Doctor
Elmira Fire Station Number 5
Fire Station
Rite-Aid
Pharmacy
Elmira Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Chemung Outpatient Program
Doctor
Wegmans Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Elmira Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Saint Joseph's Hospital
Hospital
Chemung County Health Center
Doctor
Elmira Psychiatric Center
Hospital
Elmira Heights Police Department
Police
Elmira Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

West Elmira home prices are $146,500 - which is 49% lower than New York
Home Price
$146,500
D+
Home Appreciation Rate
17%
A
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools C+

The West Elmira graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than New York
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
96%
A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Hendy Avenue School
Fassett Elementary School
Holy Family Elementary School
Parley Coburn School
Finn Academy-An Elmira Charter School
Broadway Elementary School
Diven School
Cohen Elementary School
Cohen Middle School
Master Vineyard Mission Academy
Riverside Elementary
Elmira Psychiatric Center
Thomas K Beecher School
Pine City School
High Schools (0) F
Ernie Davis Academy
Elmira Psychiatric Center
Thomas A Edison High School
Elmira High School
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ratings A

West Elmira has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
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West Elmira Area Facts

  • West Elmira has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • West Elmira crime rates are 7% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in West Elmira is 15% lower than the New York average
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West Elmira Pride 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 13, 2019) Lovely town that is recently coming back thanks to local entities bringing new ideas and life to this charming town. Sidewalks and a beautiful Town Hall, a gorgeous nature center and affordable housing with friendly people that still have great pride in their homes. Only downfa ...Read More ll is the States leadership; making our County a free for all for young and capable people living without working and collecting taxpayers hard earned money. Not to mention the amount of people claiming disability. Sad. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Elmira? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pirozzolo Park
      Grove Park
      Jim Nelson Park
      Pulaski Park
      Katey Leary Park
      Hathorn Park
      Wisner Park
      Magee Park

      Entertainment

      Chemung County Museum
      Heights Theatre
      National Soaring Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Patrick's
      McDonald's
      Green Derby
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Elmira? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Elmira.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is West Elmira a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors