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

Around McCann's Memorial Park

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This spot

Municipality
Town of Elmira
Census tract
108
Flood area (county map)
Zone AE

Permits, zoning and contacts for the Town of Elmira →

Getting here

Nearest I-86 exit
Exit 54, 1.9 mi
Elmira Corning Regional Airport
4.9 mi
Nearest rail line
0.5 mi (Norfolk Southern Railway)
Post office
0.7 mi (Elmira Heights Post Office)
UPS
3.3 mi (The UPS Store)
FedEx
5.2 mi (FedEx Ship Center)

No C TRAN bus stop within ½ mile.

Distances are straight-line, not driving. Exits, rail, parking and shipping: © OpenStreetMap contributors. All infrastructure →

Incentive programs here

Opportunity Zone
No
HUBZone
No
New Markets Tax Credit
Yes: a low-income community, in severe distress

Business and real estate projects here can raise New Markets Tax Credit financing through Community Development Entities (CDEs); distressed tracts are often prioritized.

Sources: SBA (HUBZones), U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund (New Markets Tax Credit tracts), NYS Department of State (Brownfield Opportunity Areas), NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (National Register). Eligibility depends on the project: confirm with the program.

Environmental checks

DEC cleanup sites within ½ mile
Universal Dry Cleaners (State Superfund, no further action, 0.2 mi) ↗
Mapped wetlands
None at this point

Sites in NYS DEC’s remediation programs. Look them up by number in DEC’s DECinfo Locator.

Sources: NYS DEC (remediation sites, spill reports), Chemung County GIS (DEC wetlands and the National Wetlands Inventory). Not a site assessment: a Phase I environmental review is the standard for a purchase.

Internet service nearby

100% of the 95 homes and businesses within ¼ mile can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over a wired connection (fiber, cable or DSL).

ProviderServiceFastest offeredReaches
SpectrumCable 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps99%
Empire Long Distance CorporationFiber 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps97%
SpectrumFiber 1 Gbps / 500 Mbps2%
VerizonFixed wireless (licensed) 300 Mbps / 30 Mbps67%
Xtreme5GFixed wireless (licensed) 100 Mbps / 20 Mbpsall
FirstLight FiberFiber 50 Mbps / 50 Mbps1%
T-MobileFixed wireless (licensed) 25 Mbps / 3 Mbps93%

Download / upload speeds providers say they offer, from the FCC’s National Broadband Map (data as of Dec 31, 2025), added up over the 12 census blocks around this spot. Satellite service is offered almost everywhere and isn’t listed. Check a specific address on the FCC’s map ↗.

Parks and public land within 3 miles

Distance to the nearest edge. All parks and public land →

Traffic on nearby roads

RoadCounted betweenVehicles a dayTrucksCount yearDistance
Grand Central Ave Elmira C/l – Elmira Heights V/l3,523 7%20190.2 mi
Lake Rd Elmira C/l – S Plaza Ent3,955 20170.2 mi
Grand Central a E Mccanns Blvd – Horseheads T/l2,479 4%20180.2 mi
Eldridge Park R Elmira T/l – Grand Central Ave115 7%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: 288

The 15 nearest

Wholesale and distribution0.2 mi

Ces

1975 Lake St, Elmira

By category

Manufacturing15
Builders and general contractors13
Restaurants13
Auto repair12
Trucking, hauling and logistics10
Business services, printing and marketing9
Other businesses8
Hair salons8
Car dealers8
Gyms, fitness and yoga7
Gas stations7
Cafés, bakeries and ice cream7
Building supplies and equipment rental7
Department, discount and dollar stores6
Clubs, lodges and associations6
Wholesale and distribution5
Waste, septic and dumpsters5
Tires and auto parts5
Gifts, books, crafts and hobbies5
Spas, massage and skin care5
Insurance5
Churches and places of worship4
Child care4
Grocery stores and supermarkets4
Barbershops4
Cleaning and pest control3
Tattoo and piercing3
Charities and community nonprofits3
Social services3
Plumbing, heating and cooling3
Self storage3
Convenience stores3
Fast food and takeout3
Energy and utilities3
Smoke and vape shops3
Food and beverage production3
Housing and apartments3
Physical, speech and other therapy3
Recreation and entertainment3
Medical equipment and supplies3
Doctors and clinics3
Arts, theaters and museums2
Hotels and lodging2
Telecom, internet and cable2
Painting, flooring and interiors2
Bars and taverns2
Auto body and collision2
Taxis, buses and rides2
Dentists2
Banks and credit unions2
Nail salons2
Roofing, siding and windows2
Clothing, shoes and jewelry2
Home care2
Event venues and banquet halls2
Catering and food trucks2
Accounting, tax and financial services2
Veterinarians, grooming and pet care2
Breweries, wineries and distilleries2
Pet stores1
Appraisers and inspectors1
Colleges, universities and research1
Florists1
Excavation, paving and concrete1
Hunting, fishing and taxidermy1
Thrift, antiques and pawn1
Chiropractors1
Landscaping, lawn and tree care1
Real estate brokerages1
Schools, tutoring and training1
Engineering, architecture and surveying1
Property owners and landlords1
Counseling and mental health1
Appliance repair1
Pharmacies1
Aviation and aerospace1
Car washes1
Electronics, phones and computers1
Electricians1
Specialty food and markets1
Government and public agencies1

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The neighborhood: tract 108

People
3,586
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$55,881
Below the poverty line
17%
Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or more
16%
Unemployment
10%
Median home value
$97,200
Median rent
$891 a month
Homes and apartments
1,862 (9% vacant)
Small-business loans by banks, 2024
65 ($4.8 million)

Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024, for the census tract this address is in. Small-area figures have wide margins of error. Loans: banks’ Community Reinvestment Act reports (FFIEC).

People and jobs nearby

People living nearby
3,586
Homes and apartments
1,862
Jobs located nearby
2,223
Jobs paying over $3,333 a month
65%

Biggest employers by industry

Manufacturing
983 jobs
Construction
344 jobs
Wholesale trade
179 jobs
Retail
169 jobs
Administrative and support
92 jobs

For the census tract this address is in, 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: 389

Retail, restaurants and shopping: 155 · Vacant commercial and industrial land: 67 · Industrial and warehouses: 66 · Hotels, apartments and mobile home parks: 42 · Auto and gas: 39 · Offices and banks: 15 · Other commercial: 5

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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. Internet service: FCC National Broadband Map. Opportunity Zones: U.S. Treasury. Flood areas: the county’s flood map (not a FEMA determination). Map: OpenStreetMap contributors. All sources →