Around 224 First St, Elmira
An address report from Elmira Next (elmiranext.com), Oct 10, 2026. Built from public records; see the sources at the end.
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This spot
- Municipality
- City of Elmira
- Census tract
- 7
- Opportunity Zone
- Yes
- Flood area (county map)
- Not in a mapped flood area
- The property
- Apartments
Opportunity Zone investments can qualify for federal capital-gains tax benefits. The zones are being redrawn for 2027.
Getting here
- Nearest I-86 exit
- Exit 56, 1.2 mi
- Elmira Corning Regional Airport
- 6.4 mi
- Nearest rail line
- 0.2 mi (Norfolk Southern Railway)
- Post office
- 0.3 mi (Downtown Elmira Post Office)
- UPS
- 5.4 mi (The UPS Store)
- FedEx
- 6.8 mi (FedEx Ship Center)
Public parking within ½ mile: Centertown Parking Garage, 0.2 mi; Eastowne Garage, 0.4 mi
Bus stops within ½ mile (C TRAN):
- Weis, 0.1 mi: 4 Hospital Loop
- Transit Center - Railroad Ave, 0.2 mi: 10 Elmira - Owego; 20 Elmira - Corning
- Transit Center - PO Side, 0.2 mi: 1 Southtown; 3 Bulkhead; 4 Hospital Loop; 5 Crosstown; 6 Lake Road; 8 Grand Central; 9 Mall Express; 12 Southside Loop; 20E Elmira/Airport Corporate Park; 30 Elmira - Ithaca
Routes and schedules at ridectran.com ↗
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Exits, rail, parking and shipping: © OpenStreetMap contributors. All infrastructure →
Traffic on nearby roads
| Road | Counted between | Vehicles a day | Trucks | Count year | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Second St | Walnut St – After N Main St | 1,095 | 1% | 2018 | 250 ft |
| N Main St | Main St Bridge – W Church St | 3,799 | 3% | 2016 | 0.1 mi |
| Park Pl | W Third St – W Washington Ave | 3,750 | 2018 | 0.2 mi | |
| E Second St | Railroad Ave – Lake St | 1,430 | 4% | 2018 | 0.2 mi |
| W Clinton St | Walnut St – Park Pl | 664 | 1% | 2018 | 0.2 mi |
| W Water St | Walnut St – S Main St | 5,047 | 3% | 2019 | 0.2 mi |
Average daily traffic from NYS Department of Transportation counts, on roads within ¼ mile. Some counts are several years old.
Businesses within 1 mile: 404
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The neighborhood: tract 7
- People
- 2,216
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $14,841
- Below the poverty line
- 59%
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or more
- 15%
- Unemployment
- 0%
- Median home value
- $112,900
- Median rent
- $658 a month
- Homes and apartments
- 1,264 (15% vacant)
Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024, for the census tract this address is in. Small-area figures have wide margins of error.
People and jobs nearby
- People living nearby
- 13,304
- Homes and apartments
- 7,124
- Jobs located nearby
- 8,973
- Jobs paying over $3,333 a month
- 58%
Biggest employers by industry
- Public administration
- 2,301 jobs
- Health care and social assistance
- 1,381 jobs
- Manufacturing
- 1,291 jobs
- Retail
- 721 jobs
- Hotels and food service
- 556 jobs
Added up over 5 census tracts: the one this address is in and those centered within 1 mile, so it can cover a wider area than the circle. People: ACS 2020–2024. Jobs: Census Bureau LEHD workplace counts, 2023.
Chemung County’s economy
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%
- Labor force
- 35,612
- Jobs in the county
- 32,747
- Employers
- 1,852
- Average weekly wage
- $1,248
| Private industry | Jobs | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 5,996 | $1,253 |
| Manufacturing | 4,684 | $1,628 |
| Retail | 4,335 | $730 |
| Hotels and food service | 2,744 | $491 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1,523 | $1,202 |
| Construction | 1,255 | $1,557 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics: unemployment August 2026 (preliminary); jobs and wages Q1 2026 (all employers; the table shows private industries).
Business properties within 1 mile: 949
Retail, restaurants and shopping: 252 · Vacant commercial and industrial land: 220 · Hotels, apartments and mobile home parks: 206 · Auto and gas: 127 · Offices and banks: 79 · Industrial and warehouses: 56 · Other commercial: 9
- 224 First St, Elmira: apartments, 0.21 acres, Opportunity Zone (right here)
- 218 First St, Elmira: apartments, 0.34 acres, Opportunity Zone (100 ft)
- 214 First St, Elmira: vacant commercial land, 0.26 acres, Opportunity Zone (150 ft)
- 362 College Ave, Elmira: apartments, 0.1 acres, Opportunity Zone (200 ft)
- 308 College Ave, Elmira: converted residence, 0.14 acres, Opportunity Zone (200 ft)
- 311 College Ave, Elmira: one-story small building, 0.09 acres, Opportunity Zone (200 ft)
- 309 College Ave, Elmira: office building, 0.08 acres, Opportunity Zone (200 ft)
- 211 Second St, Elmira: diner or luncheonette, 0.32 acres, Opportunity Zone (250 ft)
No space listed as available nearby yet. Owners and brokers can list space for free.
Sources
Businesses: New York State licenses, permits and filings matched by Elmira Next. Properties: Chemung County GIS parcel map. Neighborhood figures: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey; LEHD). County economy: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Traffic: NYS Department of Transportation. Buses: C TRAN’s public schedule feed. Opportunity Zones: U.S. Treasury. Flood areas: the county’s flood map (not a FEMA determination). Map: OpenStreetMap contributors. All sources →