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

Around 309 Fifth St, 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
Vacant commercial land
Owner
Tyrone & Melva Ent., LLC

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

Permits, zoning and contacts for the City of Elmira →

Getting here

Nearest I-86 exit
Exit 56, 0.9 mi
Elmira Corning Regional Airport
6.1 mi
Nearest rail line
0.2 mi (Norfolk Southern Railway)
Post office
0.4 mi (College Post Office)
UPS
4.9 mi (The UPS Store)
FedEx
6.6 mi (FedEx Ship Center)

Public parking within ½ mile: Lackawanna Trail, 0.4 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) Church St – Washington Ave9,288 5%2019250 ft
Lake St E Church St – Madison Ave305 3%2019500 ft
Madison Ave Ny352 E Church St – Lake St2,262 3%20190.2 mi
W Fifth St Park Pl – Rr Bridge Over1,509 3%20170.2 mi
Magee St W Sixth St – W Fifth St165 0.2 mi
W Washington Av College Ave – Conrail3,223 2%20160.2 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: 361

Clubs, lodges and associations28
Restaurants27
Trucking, hauling and logistics23
Doctors and clinics21
Other businesses18
Charities and community nonprofits14
Counseling and mental health14
Social services12
Convenience stores10
Auto repair9
Department, discount and dollar stores9
Dentists9
Child care8
Builders and general contractors8
Car dealers8
Hair salons8
Manufacturing8
Churches and places of worship8
Grocery stores and supermarkets7
Hospitals, labs and imaging7
Arts, theaters and museums6
Pharmacies6
Gas stations6
Physical, speech and other therapy5
Eye care4
Schools, tutoring and training4
Waste, septic and dumpsters4
Fast food and takeout4
Bars and taverns4
Real estate brokerages4
Banks and credit unions4
Electricians3
Food and beverage production3
Energy and utilities3
Taxis, buses and rides3
Medical equipment and supplies3
Home care3
Cannabis and CBD3
Barbershops2
Wholesale and distribution2
Government and public agencies2
Home, hardware and garden2
Cafés, bakeries and ice cream2
Towing2
Nail salons2
Beer, wine and liquor stores2
Recreation and entertainment2
Engineering, architecture and surveying2
Auto body and collision1
Business services, printing and marketing1
Chiropractors1
Nursing homes and senior living1
Gyms, fitness and yoga1
Tires and auto parts1
Event venues and banquet halls1
Spas, massage and skin care1
Excavation, paving and concrete1
Electronics, phones and computers1
Specialty food and markets1
Hotels and lodging1
Landscaping, lawn and tree care1

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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
10,711
Homes and apartments
5,548
Jobs located nearby
8,918
Jobs paying over $3,333 a month
61%

Biggest employers by industry

Public administration
2,301 jobs
Manufacturing
1,345 jobs
Health care and social assistance
1,279 jobs
Retail
618 jobs
Hotels and food service
455 jobs

Added up over 4 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: 896

Vacant commercial and industrial land: 265 · Retail, restaurants and shopping: 207 · Hotels, apartments and mobile home parks: 157 · Auto and gas: 116 · Offices and banks: 71 · Industrial and warehouses: 69 · Other commercial: 11

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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 →