Elmira, New York
Elmira is a city of 26,257 people in Chemung County, New York, founded in 1864.
Why visit Elmira
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Heights Theatre, Clemens Center, Alexander Eustace House and Arnot Art Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 42 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Elmira
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elmira
Elmira () is a city in and the county seat of Chemung County, New York, United States. It is the principal city of the Elmira, New York, metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses Chemung County. The population was 26,523 at the 2020 census, down from 29,200 at the 2010 census, a decline of more than 7 percent.
From the Wikipedia article Elmira, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks35
Alexander Eustace House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House in Elmira, New York
Buildings at 104–116 West Water St.
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic buildings in Elmira, New York, USA
Chemung Canal Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in New York, United States
Clinton–Columbia Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Elmira, New York
Dr. Hovey Everett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Elmira Civic Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Elmira Coca-Cola Bottling Company Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Elmira, New York, United States
Elmira College Old Campus
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Elmira Heights Village Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
215 Elmwood Avenue, Elmira
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F. M. Howell and Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic buildings in Elmira, New York, United States
Fire Station No. 4
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Fire station in Elmira, New York, United States
23 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Eldridge Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Park in Elmira, New York
Mo-Su 07:30-22:00
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
1157 North
Restaurant · American, Italian, Seafood · 1.0 mi
1157 North Main Street
Tu-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-21:00
Light's Coffee Shop and Pizza
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Pancake, Pizza
211 West 2nd Street
Mo-Su 06:30-20:00
Rye Bar & Restaurant
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
365 Davis Street, Elmira
Th-Sa 16:00-21:00; Su 10:00-14:00; We 16:00-20:00
The Garage at Rye
Cafe · Bagel, Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
357 Davis Street, Elmira
Mo-Tu 07:00-14:00; We-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Vincenzo’s Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian Pizza
303 North Main Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 15:00-21:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Siam Elephants Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 0.4 mi
Mo, We-Fr 11:00-14:00, 16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00, 16:00-21:00
28 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship56
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Erste Deutsche Evangelische Kirche
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Pentecostal Holy Temple Church of Jesus Christ
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
His United Body Community Church
Church · Protestant
2602, 314 West Church Street, Elmira
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries44
SUNY Corning Community College - Academic and Workforce Development Center
School · 0.5 mi
318 Madison Avenue
Healthcare12
Wegmans Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
1100 Clemens Center Parkway, Elmira
Associated Radiologists of the Finger Lakes
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
100 East 14th Street
Map of Elmira
239 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 16°F | 2.1 in | 8.4 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 9.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 23°F | 2.7 in | 11.2 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 33°F | 3.3 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 44°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 58°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 2.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 8.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elmira Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chemung County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-13: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport (ELM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- West Elmira 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Southport 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Elmira Heights 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Horseheads 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Big Flats 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Horseheads North 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Corning 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Endicott 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Binghamton 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cortland 48 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Elmira Civic Historic District, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Patrick RC Church, Elmira, New York - 20220723, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmira Post Office (53882449852), mike from New York, NY, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former YMCA on E Church Street Elmira 2024 jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmira Federal Building, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Clemens Manor Apartments, formerly YMCA, Elmira, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Mark Twain statue at Elmira College, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- McGraw fountain, Elmira College, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Elmira College Speidel Gymnasium, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmira College Campus Center, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmira College Tompkins Hall, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Elmira College Carnegie Hall, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmira City Hall, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Elmira, New York Lake Street Presbyterian Church, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmira College Meier Hall and clock, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Elmira College Watson Fine Arts Building, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmira College Gannett Tripp Library, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmira NY Wikivoyage banner, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmira College Cowles Hall panorama, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmira College Gillett Memorial Hall, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mark Twain's study at Elmira College, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Elmira College entry gate, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmira College Office of Admissions, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arnot Art Museum and Lake Street, Elmira, NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- John H. Hazlett Building, Elmira, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmira College Hamilton Hall and College Avenue, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmira Flood of 1972 5, Maxq32, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmira Flood of 1972 1, Maxq32, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmira Flood of 1972 2, Maxq32, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmira Flood of 1972 3, Maxq32, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmira Flood of 1972 4, Maxq32, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Elmira, New York - Large Letter Postcard (4237505650), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Emmanuel Episcopal Elmira, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Elmira, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tompkins Hall, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Brand Sr House, Elmira NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmira CocaCola, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexander Eustace House, Elmira NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buildings 2 & 3, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maple Avenue HD, Elmira NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
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