Elmira NextChemung County’s business nexus, built from public records

Around 252 Clemens Center Pkwy, Elmira

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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
Downtown row building (detached)

Opportunity Zone investments can qualify for federal capital-gains tax benefits. The zones are being redrawn for 2027.

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Getting here

Nearest I-86 exit
Exit 56, 1.0 mi
Elmira Corning Regional Airport
6.6 mi
Nearest rail line
350 ft (Norfolk Southern Railway)
Post office
200 ft (Downtown Elmira Post Office)
UPS
5.4 mi (The UPS Store)
FedEx
7.0 mi (FedEx Ship Center)

Public parking within ½ mile: Centertown Parking Garage, 0.1 mi; Eastowne Garage, 0.1 mi

Bus stops within ½ mile (C TRAN):

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

RoadCounted betweenVehicles a dayTrucksCount yearDistance
Clemens Center (NY 14) E Water St - Ny352 Eb – Church St6,416 4%201850 ft
E Gray St NY 14 – Baldwin St675 201450 ft
E Church St NY 14 – Madison Ave5,991 4%2017250 ft
Baldwin St E Gray St – E Church St768 2014350 ft
Lake St E Water St – E Church St890 20170.1 mi
E Water St Carl Proper Dr – NY 144,235 4%20190.1 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: 381

Restaurants34
Clubs, lodges and associations28
Trucking, hauling and logistics26
Doctors and clinics21
Charities and community nonprofits14
Other businesses14
Social services14
Counseling and mental health11
Car dealers11
Convenience stores11
Builders and general contractors11
Auto repair9
Dentists9
Child care8
Churches and places of worship8
Department, discount and dollar stores8
Physical, speech and other therapy7
Hair salons7
Pharmacies7
Hospitals, labs and imaging7
Gas stations7
Grocery stores and supermarkets7
Arts, theaters and museums6
Manufacturing6
Home care5
Real estate brokerages5
Bars and taverns5
Fast food and takeout4
Banks and credit unions4
Eye care4
Taxis, buses and rides4
Cannabis and CBD3
Medical equipment and supplies3
Recreation and entertainment3
Cafés, bakeries and ice cream3
Schools, tutoring and training3
Electricians3
Waste, septic and dumpsters3
Landscaping, lawn and tree care3
Energy and utilities3
Beer, wine and liquor stores3
Government and public agencies2
Barbershops2
Home, hardware and garden2
Gyms, fitness and yoga2
Towing2
Nail salons2
Tires and auto parts2
Food and beverage production2
Event venues and banquet halls1
Spas, massage and skin care1
Chiropractors1
Engineering, architecture and surveying1
Wholesale and distribution1
Nursing homes and senior living1
Hotels and lodging1
Roofing, siding and windows1
Auto body and collision1
Business services, printing and marketing1
Electronics, phones and computers1
Specialty food and markets1
Painting, flooring and interiors1

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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
13,867
Homes and apartments
7,143
Jobs located nearby
8,934
Jobs paying over $3,333 a month
59%

Biggest employers by industry

Public administration
2,301 jobs
Manufacturing
1,330 jobs
Health care and social assistance
1,325 jobs
Retail
710 jobs
Hotels and food service
553 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 industryJobsAvg weekly wage
Health care and social assistance5,996$1,253
Manufacturing4,684$1,628
Retail4,335$730
Hotels and food service2,744$491
Transportation and warehousing1,523$1,202
Construction1,255$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: 968

Retail, restaurants and shopping: 244 · Vacant commercial and industrial land: 237 · Hotels, apartments and mobile home parks: 206 · Auto and gas: 133 · Offices and banks: 79 · Industrial and warehouses: 61 · Other commercial: 8

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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 →