Elmira, New York

About Elmira

Set in the western part of New York, Elmira is a thriving city, home to 26,255 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Elmira holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.25 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,621 residents per square mile.

📰 Elmira News Today

• Back 2 School Supply Drive Hosted by Elmira/Corning NAACP Tioga Publishing · Aug 17
• Elmira Skatepark Advocacy Group seeks public input for new skate, bike park WENY News · Aug 17
• How many jobs were added in Elmira, NY area last month? USAFacts · Jul 22
• Roland Edward Painter Obituary (2026) - Corning, NY - Carpenter's Funeral Home - Corning Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• U.S. News says Elmira is among best places to retire in NY. Here's why - Star-Gazette Star-Gazette · Jan 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Elmira Unique

• Positioned in western New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 26,255.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Elmira

• 1157 North — american
• Hill Top Inn — american
• Light's Coffee Shop and Pizza — american
• Pasquale's Pizzeria — italian pizza
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Pudgie's Pizza, Pasta & Subs - Elmira — pasta
• Rye Bar & Restaurant — american
• Siam Elephants Thai Restaurant — thai
• Southside Sub Shop — american
• The Garage at Rye — bagel (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chemung Valley History Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elmira

• Pulaski Park reviews ★
• Wisner Park reviews ★
• Blandford Park reviews ★
• Brand Park reviews ★
• Brick Pond Park reviews ★
• Dunn Memorial Field reviews ★
• East Water Street Park reviews ★
• Ernie Davis Park reviews ★
• Frank A. Rohde Park reviews ★
• Gaines Street Park reviews ★
• Grove Park reviews ★
• Hathorn Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Elmira

• BROADWAY ACADEMY
• BROADWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• DIVEN SCHOOL
• ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL
• ELMIRA PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
• ERNIE DAVIS ACADEMY
• FASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• FINN ACADEMY: AN ELMIRA CHARTER SCHOOL
• HENDY AVENUE SCHOOL
• PARLEY COBURN SCHOOL
• RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
• THOMAS K BEECHER SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Arnot Ogden Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
• Elmira Psych Center · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Elmira

🏘️ Nearby Communities