Elmira is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 27236 residents.. The poverty rate of Elmira is 24.9%, which is 78% higher than national average. The typical household in Elmira earns $36543 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 7 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 61% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Elmira, only 82% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Elmira remained 8.9%, which is 89% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Elmira, only 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Elmira is 85, which is 15% lower than national average. Median home value in Elmira is $76200 , which is 67% lower than national average. While median income in Elmira remained $36543, which is 46% lower than national average.