As of 2012, Elmira's population is 29,200 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -6.70 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Elmira is $66,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.76 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Elmira's cost of living is 3.70% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Elmira public schools spend $8,157 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.2 students per teacher in Elmira. --------------------The unemployment rate in Elmira is 7.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Elmira jobs have Decreased by 2.74 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Elmira's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |