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

Around 918 Lackawanna Ave, Elmira

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This spot

Municipality
City of Elmira
Census tract
1
Opportunity Zone
No
Flood area (county map)
Zone AE
The property
Auto body or tire shop

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Getting here

Nearest I-86 exit
Exit 56, 0.9 mi
Elmira Corning Regional Airport
5.9 mi
Nearest rail line
0.3 mi (Norfolk Southern Railway)
Post office
0.5 mi (College Post Office)
UPS
4.6 mi (The UPS Store)
FedEx
6.3 mi (FedEx Ship Center)

Public parking within ½ mile: Lackawanna Trail, 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
Grand Central a E Washington Ave – Clemens Center Pkwy311 7%2017250 ft
Clemens Center (NY 14) Washington Ave – Ny14 Clemens Ctr Pkwy / E Th5,544 6%20170.1 mi
E Washington Av Lake St – Sullivan St742 7%20190.1 mi
W Washington Av College Ave – Conrail3,223 2%20160.1 mi
Madison Ave Ny352 E Church St – Lake St2,262 3%20190.1 mi
Lake St E Church St – Madison Ave305 3%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: 338

Clubs, lodges and associations28
Restaurants25
Trucking, hauling and logistics25
Doctors and clinics21
Other businesses16
Builders and general contractors12
Charities and community nonprofits12
Counseling and mental health11
Social services10
Hair salons9
Convenience stores9
Auto repair8
Churches and places of worship8
Hospitals, labs and imaging8
Department, discount and dollar stores7
Child care7
Car dealers6
Grocery stores and supermarkets6
Manufacturing6
Arts, theaters and museums5
Pharmacies5
Fast food and takeout4
Waste, septic and dumpsters4
Eye care4
Schools, tutoring and training4
Medical equipment and supplies4
Physical, speech and other therapy4
Gas stations4
Real estate brokerages4
Taxis, buses and rides3
Food and beverage production3
Electricians3
Barbershops3
Home care3
Home, hardware and garden3
Cafés, bakeries and ice cream3
Dentists3
Banks and credit unions3
Business services, printing and marketing2
Energy and utilities2
Bars and taverns2
Towing2
Cannabis and CBD2
Wholesale and distribution2
Recreation and entertainment2
Government and public agencies2
Nail salons2
Self storage2
Auto body and collision1
Beer, wine and liquor stores1
Excavation, paving and concrete1
Engineering, architecture and surveying1
Landscaping, lawn and tree care1
Chiropractors1
Nursing homes and senior living1
Property owners and landlords1
Gyms, fitness and yoga1
Specialty food and markets1
Tires and auto parts1
Plumbing, heating and cooling1
Electronics, phones and computers1
Event venues and banquet halls1
Spas, massage and skin care1

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The neighborhood: tract 1

People
2,693
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$43,271
Below the poverty line
22%
Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or more
12%
Unemployment
4%
Median home value
$61,900
Median rent
$987 a month
Homes and apartments
1,567 (16% 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: 744

Vacant commercial and industrial land: 240 · Retail, restaurants and shopping: 166 · Hotels, apartments and mobile home parks: 102 · Auto and gas: 94 · Industrial and warehouses: 78 · Offices and banks: 54 · Other commercial: 10

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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 →