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

Around 51-129 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira

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This spot

Municipality
City of Elmira
Census tract
10
Opportunity Zone
Yes
Flood area (county map)
Not in a mapped flood area
The property
Manufacturing and processing
Owner
FM Howell & Company

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
7.0 mi
Nearest rail line
0.2 mi (Norfolk Southern Railway)
Post office
0.4 mi (Downtown Elmira Post Office)
UPS
5.8 mi (The UPS Store)
FedEx
7.4 mi (FedEx Ship Center)

Public parking within ½ mile: Eastowne Garage, 0.3 mi; Centertown Parking Garage, 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
Maple Ave E Miller St – Sly St1,765 3%2019200 ft
Pennsylvania Av Erie St – Start Lake St Bridge8,039 3%2018250 ft
Lake St Bridge Pennsylvania Ave – Lake St1,094 3%2010350 ft
Madison Ave Bri E Water St – Sly St9,302 2%2016400 ft
E Hudson St Rr Bridge – Pennsylvania Ave1,860 1%20190.1 mi
E Water St (NY 352) NY 14 – NY 352/Madison Ave4,211 5%20180.2 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: 358

Clubs, lodges and associations34
Restaurants31
Trucking, hauling and logistics22
Doctors and clinics18
Social services15
Charities and community nonprofits14
Builders and general contractors11
Counseling and mental health11
Other businesses10
Gas stations10
Dentists9
Car dealers8
Arts, theaters and museums8
Child care8
Churches and places of worship8
Auto repair7
Hospitals, labs and imaging7
Department, discount and dollar stores7
Pharmacies7
Hair salons6
Grocery stores and supermarkets6
Manufacturing6
Physical, speech and other therapy6
Convenience stores5
Banks and credit unions5
Real estate brokerages5
Home care5
Landscaping, lawn and tree care4
Eye care4
Fast food and takeout4
Recreation and entertainment3
Medical equipment and supplies3
Taxis, buses and rides3
Cannabis and CBD3
Bars and taverns3
Cafés, bakeries and ice cream3
Schools, tutoring and training3
Electricians3
Nail salons2
Home, hardware and garden2
Government and public agencies2
Gyms, fitness and yoga2
Wholesale and distribution2
Tires and auto parts2
Energy and utilities2
Waste, septic and dumpsters2
Food and beverage production2
Engineering, architecture and surveying1
Roofing, siding and windows1
Hotels and lodging1
Chiropractors1
Towing1
Spas, massage and skin care1
Beer, wine and liquor stores1
Barbershops1
Event venues and banquet halls1
Nursing homes and senior living1
Appraisers and inspectors1
Specialty food and markets1
Veterinarians, grooming and pet care1
Painting, flooring and interiors1
Excavation, paving and concrete1

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The neighborhood: tract 10

People
2,664
Median age
30 years
Median household income
$37,813
Below the poverty line
51%
Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or more
8%
Unemployment
24%
Median home value
$67,400
Median rent
$954 a month
Homes and apartments
1,323 (21% 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
11,174
Homes and apartments
5,576
Jobs located nearby
7,129
Jobs paying over $3,333 a month
59%

Biggest employers by industry

Public administration
2,301 jobs
Health care and social assistance
900 jobs
Manufacturing
810 jobs
Hotels and food service
539 jobs
Retail
436 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: 836

Retail, restaurants and shopping: 216 · Vacant commercial and industrial land: 203 · Hotels, apartments and mobile home parks: 176 · Auto and gas: 109 · Offices and banks: 67 · Industrial and warehouses: 59 · Other commercial: 6

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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 →