West Elmira, New York
West Elmira is a community of 4,750 people in Chemung County, New York.
Why visit West Elmira
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 19 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Eldridge Park, Gibson Theater, Alexander Eustace House and Buildings at 104–116 West Water St..
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 West Elmira
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Elmira
West Elmira is a suburban census-designated place (CDP) in Chemung County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Elmira had a population of 4,850. It is adjacent to the city of Elmira on its west side. West Elmira is in the southwest part of the town of Elmira.
From the Wikipedia article West Elmira, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Eldridge Park
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
Park in Elmira, New York
Museums and landmarks30
Alexander Eustace House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
House in Elmira, New York
Buildings at 104–116 West Water St.
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic buildings in Elmira, New York, USA
Chemung Canal Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in New York, United States
Clinton–Columbia Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Elmira, New York
Elmira Civic Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Elmira Coca-Cola Bottling Company Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic building in Elmira, New York, United States
Elmira College Old Campus
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
F. M. Howell and Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic buildings in Elmira, New York, United States
Fire Station No. 4
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Fire station in Elmira, New York, United States
John Brand Jr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
John Brand Sr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
John W. Jones House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Elmira, New York, listed on the NRHP
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes19
1157 North
Restaurant · American, Italian, Seafood · 1.9 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 · 1.7 mi
211 West 2nd Street
Mo-Su 06:30-20:00
Rye Bar & Restaurant
Diner · American · 1.4 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 · 1.5 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 · 1.8 mi
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 · 1.8 mi
Mo, We-Fr 11:00-14:00, 16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00, 16:00-21:00
Elbow Room
Restaurant · American, Burger, Wings, Fries · 1.3 mi
1057 Walnut Street, Elmira
Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Beijing Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.8 mi
145 West Gray Street
Mo-Sa 11:30-21:30
WMC North
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
223 West Water Street
Tu-Th 18:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 18:00-00:00
7 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship27
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Erste Deutsche Evangelische Kirche
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Pentecostal Holy Temple Church of Jesus Christ
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Trinity Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
His United Body Community Church
Church · Protestant · 1.6 mi
2602, 314 West Church Street, Elmira
Saint Casimir's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
1000 Davis Street, Elmira
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.8 mi
300 North Main Street, Elmira
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare5
Map of West Elmira
126 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.
- Elmira 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Southport 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Elmira Heights 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Horseheads 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Big Flats 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Horseheads North 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- South Corning 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Corning 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Painted Post 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Gang Mills 15 mi west, about 25 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 CocaCola, 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
- Emmanuel Episcopal Elmira, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buildings 2 & 3, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexander Eustace House, Elmira NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maple Avenue HD, Elmira NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Brand Jr House, Elmira NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Elmira, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John W Jones House 1, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmira Civic Historic District, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William S Gerity House, Elmira, NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Quarry Farm, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Pat Parochial Residence, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on Columbia Street Elmira NY 01b, Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parkchurch, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Erste Deutsche Evangelische Kirche, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pratt House Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chemung Canal Bank Building Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Holy Temple Church of Jesus Christ empty lot, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buildings at 104 West Water St, Elmira, NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fire Station No 4, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmira Heights Village Hall, Lvklock, Public domain
- Chemung County Courthouse, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gazebo, Eldridge Park, Elmira, N.Y., Whitley, J. H. -- Photographer, Public domain
- Arnot Art Museum - Elmira, NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Exterior of the Chemung County Historical Society - 2014, Education Coordinator at the Society Chemung County Historical Society, CC BY-SA 3.0
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